Gail Porter 'in suicide bid'

TV presenter Gail Porter was today reported to have attempted suicide after the breakdown of her marriage to a rock musician.

The 33-year-old former Big Breakfast and Top Of The Pops presenter collapsed after taking an overdose of antidepressants, according to The Sun. She is believed to have swallowed about 30 pills and was also treated for cuts to her wrists at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, last week.

An emotional discussion with husband Dan Hipgrave, 29, the former Toploader guitarist, is said to have led to the overdose. "Gail and Dan tried to work through their problems to save the marriage but it has come to an end," one friend said.

"She got a bit confused and was feeling very down over the break-up. It's horrible having to deal with things like who will live where. And they have a gorgeous daughter."

Porter, who lives in Belsize Park, is said to have been prescribed the pills for postnatal depression after the birth of Honey two years ago.

Hipgrave today played down the overdose and said Porter had gone to Disneyland with their daughter. "That's not something you'd do if you were not well," he added.