Trisha: 'Depression is worse than cancer'

Trisha Goddard has said that dealing with depression is worse than battling cancer.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, the presenter claimed that there is more support and understanding available for cancer sufferers, which eased the burden of coping with the illness.

"I don't see cancer as the worst thing that can happen to you," she said. "I've often said that my mental illness was worse. It's harder to go through that because you don't have the support like you do with cancer.

"With breast cancer, at least people talk about it, wear pink ribbons, people are open about it and there's far more support there."

Goddard, who has openly discussed her past struggles with depression, was given the all-clear from breast cancer last year.

When asked how she is coping following the cancellation of her Five show, she said that she remains optimistic of finding new work, joking: "If not, I will be ringing up Richard Branson and asking him if I can be an air hostess for Virgin Atlantic!"