TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher was arrested for drink-driving while “on the way to pick up the kids at 11:30 am on Saturday”, according to the Mirror.

 

Kirsty has two children with her former husband, Paul Sampson, who played as an English Rugby Union International. Their children are Oscar, who is 10-years-old; and Jude, who is seven years old.

 

The pair were together since 1999, married in 2010, and divorced in 2014.

 

The Dancing with the Stars contestant was arrested at Eton, Berkshire, on Saturday, and has now been released on bail.

 

 

"Kirsty Gallacher was charged last night with one count of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the legal limit," said a representative from the Thames Valley Police.

 

Before her arrest, Kirsty posted a picture on Instagram of herself with friends at a pub in Berkshire. She claims she was supposed to pick up her kids at her husband’s home at the said time.

 

“We know for a fact that she will continue presenting Sky Sports News. We do not know what will happen after the court case. That would be pure speculation at this stage. The matter is now with Kirsty's lawyers,” a friend of Kirsty told the Daily Mail.

 

Back in 2014, Kirsty spoke openly about how painful and heartbreaking the divorce with Paul was.

 

“It has been a very difficult year, but then I am no different to any other woman or man who goes through a divorce. It is just not a pleasant thing to go through,” she said.

 

 

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The 41-year-old is not only famous for her TV broadcasting, but she is also a model and well-known health and fitness advocate. She was featured on the cover of Fit and Well magazine earlier in the year.

 

The Sky Sports presenter also had a brief romance with English rugby union player, Danny Cipriani, who was 12 years her junior.

 

Kirsty is due to appear at Slough Magistrates' Court on September 4.

 

A spokesman for Kirsty said: "Kirsty and her family will not be making any further comment at this time."

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