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ULRIKA Jonsson has admitted breaking social distancing rules to hug friends after taking a "calculated risk".

The tactile TV presenter told of her struggle to avoid touching loved ones throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Ulrika Jonsson says she's 'very tactile'
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Ulrika Jonsson says she's 'very tactile'Credit: ITV

Ulrika appeared on Good Morning Britain today after having a nasty reaction to her second Covid jab.

"I'm a very tactile person," she told the show.

"I struggled most in this last lockdown. Often on dog walks I meet people and I'm holding their hands, rubbing their arms or embracing them. I don't even mind touching people I don't know very well."

Quizzed by guest host Alastair Campbell about whether she has "lapsed" with the no-contact rules, Ulrika replied: "Oh obviously."

The 53-year-old has found it tough not touching her loved ones
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The 53-year-old has found it tough not touching her loved onesCredit: ITV

She added: "I shouldn't be saying this, but of course, all the time. It's such a natural thing and sometimes it's so spontaneous you don't stop yourself.

"They have been pretty calculated risks I've taken."

The Sun's new columnist Ulrika is on a mission to liberate older women in the bedroom.

She's gone from a morning TV weather girl to a household name, having multiple marriages — and divorces — four children, one born with a heart defect, and high-profile flings.

She held her hands up to the rule break
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She held her hands up to the rule breakCredit: ITV

The 53-year-old who has admitted to having a sexual awakening in her fifties was bed-ridden this weekend after having her second Pfizer vaccine.

"I had it on Friday night," she said.

"I felt absolutely fine and then Saturday lunchtime I started feeling bad.

The former weather girl had a bad reaction to her second jab
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The former weather girl had a bad reaction to her second jabCredit: Rex

Host Susanna asked: "Even three days on you're feeling knocked for six?"

"A little bit," admitted Ulrika.

"I'm feeling much better than yesterday when I just couldn't move.

"I am also feeling super grateful to have had the vaccine so no complaints."

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