Who is Gillian McKeith? Check Out Her Net Worth, Age, and More
by Mathelene
Updated Apr 27, 2023
Who is Gillian McKeith?
Gillian McKeith is a Scottish television presenter, nutritionist, and author. She was born on 28 September 1959 in Perth, Scotland. In 1981 Gillian McKeith has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Edinburgh. She also holds a Ph.D. in Holistic Nutrition from the Clayton College of Natural Health in Alabama. She is best known for hosting the Channel 4 series "You Are What You Eat", which aired from 2004 to 2007.
McKeith has also written several books on nutrition, health, and wellness, including "You Are What You Eat: The Plan That Will Change Your Life" and "The Food Bible". She has made appearances on other TV shows, including "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" and "Celebrity MasterChef". Despite some controversy and criticism of her methods, McKeith remains a popular figure in the field of nutrition and continues to promote healthy living through her work.
How Old is Gillian McKeith?
Gillian McKeith was born on September 28, 1959, which means she turned 63 years old in 2022, and she will turn 64 years old in September 2023. The show "You Are What You Eat" focused on helping individuals with poor diets to improve their health through dietary changes and exercise.
McKeith's approach to nutrition and health has been controversial, and some medical professionals have criticized her for her lack of qualifications and the effectiveness of her methods. However, she has also been praised for raising awareness about the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Gillian Mckeith Net Worth
It is difficult to determine the exact net worth of Gillian McKeith, as her financial information is not publicly available. However, according to various sources, including Celebrity Net Worth, her estimated net worth as of April 2023 falls within the range of $5 million to $12 million.
Where is Gillian McKeith Now?
As of April 2023, Gillian McKeith may have indeed taken on a new career in recent years, creating personalized videos on Cameo and sharing videos on TikTok about fecal matter. Gillian McKeith had been keeping a low profile after her appearance on the reality show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" in 2010. However, she had been keeping busy with her work as a nutritionist and had written several books on healthy eating and living.
What Happened to Gillian McKeith?
Gillian McKeith had previously faced criticism and controversy regarding her credentials as a doctor, which was used in her show "You Are What You Eat" and her various books on health and nutrition. Despite not being a qualified medical doctor, she used the title "Dr. McKeith" based on her completion of a distance Ph.D. in holistic nutrition from the American Holistic College of Nutrition.
The issue came to light when concerns were raised to the industry watchdog regarding her use of the "Doctor" title, which led to her agreeing with the Advertising Standards Authority to drop the title from all advertising as it could be misleading. The educational institution where she obtained her Ph.D. had not been accredited as an educational authority at the time.
Her former PR, Max Clifford, reportedly stated, "Personally I wish it had never been mentioned, she never needed it and it's done nothing but cause her embarrassment."
Gillian McKeith Biography
Name
Gillian McKeith
Age
63 years old as of 2023
Nationality
Scottish
Profession
Television personality, Author, Nutritionist
Net Worth
$5 million to $12 million.
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Who is Gillian McKeith - FAQ
Gillian McKeith is a Scottish television presenter, nutritionist, and author.
Gillian McKeith was born on 28 September 1959 in Perth, Scotland.
Gillian McKeith's husband is Howard Magaziner an American lawyer.
Gillian McKeith may have indeed taken on a new career in recent years.