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Daily Mail
7 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Fearne Cotton admits the pressures of single-parenthood have left her 'crying in the car' following split from Jesse Wood - as he moves on with former Made In Chelsea star
Fearne Cotton says struggling as a single mother has reduced her tears following her split from her husband Jesse Wood. In her most candid interview since the breakup of her decade-long marriage, the TV presenter admitted that some days she is left 'crying in her car' as attempts to juggle the pressures of raising two young children single-handedly with her media career. 'I'm just dropping lots of balls constantly and never feeling like I'm doing anything particularly well,' Fearne, 43, told Women's Health magazine's new podcast, Just As Well. Reflecting on what it's like to be a single mother, she said: 'We're just juggling so much, it's so full on and I'm dropping balls left, right, and centre in all the basic ways. 'I had nothing the kids liked for breakfast on Monday, nothing. I had cereal, but no milk. I had butter, but no bread. I tried to make pancakes, I had no maple syrup. It is like an absolute s**t show. 'So I'm just dropping lots of balls constantly and never feeling like I'm doing anything particularly well. But enjoying most of it. I would say enjoying most of it.' The veteran presenter announced she had separated from Jesse, the son of Rolling Stones bass guitarist Ronnie Wood, last December after 10 years of marriage. Fearne, who also hosts her own podcast, The Happy Place, said she relies on writing lists to keep on top of everything, while also leaning on her female friendships for support when she is having a bad day. She added: 'When I drop the balls, I probably have a slight tantrum. Sometimes I have a cry in my car, call one of my best mates and go 'Are you having a s**t show too? Yeah. Okay, phew….it's not just me'. 'And then crack on. And then it feels slightly better the next day.' Fearne, who had once vowed never to return to live radio or TV, also told Women's Health editor-in-chief and podcast host Claire Sanderson how a media career had been a challenge to her mental health. She said: 'All of my mental health lows' had been sparked by work, and also spoke about her struggles with anxiety, OCD and depression. 'It doesn't matter who you are, it doesn't discriminate,' Fearne explained. 'You know what is going on in your brain is entirely separate to what other people assume your lifestyle is. So it really important to dispel that myth.' The former radio host said that she focuses on 'trying to exercise, eat well' particularly when she notices she is starting to feel 'a bit anxious' or when 'little patterns' caused by OCD start to arise. The TV presenter admitted that some days she is left 'crying in her car' as attempts to juggle the pressures of raising two young children single-handedly while juggling her career Fearne also told Women's Health editor-in-chief and podcast host Claire Sanderson how a media career had been a challenge to her mental health She said: 'The key to me not spiralling is to be nice to myself and go, 'who cares? It doesn't matter. 'You'll have a better day tomorrow, it'll be fine. You can go for a run if you've got time or eat better or whatever. 'And not berate myself for those days that aren't the perfect health day. And to keep a check on the anxiety by again being nice to myself.' It was due to her mental health struggles, which included suffering from panic attacks before going on air, that Fearne stepped away from live TV and radio in 2015. A key factor in her decision to step away was the impact social media trolls were having on her wellbeing. She added: 'It's the absolute pits, and I think you do have to learn to just see it as a thought in someone's head that has now gone and they decided to write it down for whatever reason and it's nothing more than that. 'But in the moment, it can feel, especially if you're not in a good head space, which back when I was doing Radio 1 I wasn't, but I was still receiving a lot of that and it took me under…I was very close to questioning everything in my life at that point. 'Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I just go and have a quiet life somewhere? And luckily I didn't because I love what I do and I'm glad that I didn't give up.' The blonde beauty kicked off her presenting career at just 15-years-old before joining BBC Radio One in 2005. She later took over Jo Whiley's mid-morning show in 2009 before deciding to leave after a nine-year stint, citing her mental health. Fearne's career is now focused on her wellness business, which includes her podcast Happy Place, as well as several self–help books. The mother-of-two announced her marriage split in December by taking to social media to make the announcement, telling fans 'It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage. She added that their priority would 'always be' their daughter Honey and their son Rex. The couple had tied the knot in July 2014 three years after they started dating. They met while partying in Ibiza the year after his split from his first wife Tilly. Since the split, Fearne has admitted she was 'happier than ever' after being romantically linked with TV director Elliot Hegarty, 53. The presenter was spotted passionately kissing Hegarty in Soho earlier this year.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Davina McCall, 57, insists she's 'not scared of dying anymore' in powerful confession following life-changing brain tumour
has insisted she's 'not scared of dying anymore' following her life-changing brain tumour. The TV presenter, 57, who is now in the all clear, admitted the life-changing tumour has given her a new lease of life as she no longer fears dying. Davina was diagnosed with a colloid cyst, a rare type of benign brain tumour in November and underwent a six-hour operation. Her brain tumour forced Davina to have difficult conversations with her family in case she never woke up from the operation. Speaking at Fearne Cotton 's Happy Place Festival at Gunnersby Park over the weekend, Davina explained how it has shifted her perspective on life. 'I am not afraid of dying anymore and it was the biggest journey of my life from August 2023 to November 2024', she admitted. The TV presenter, who is now in the all clear , admitted the life-changing tumour has given her a new lease of life as she no longer fears dying (pictured in March) 'I want to help people on their deathbed on my Begin Again podcast now so they can say "I have lived the life I wanted and not think things like "I wish I had not done that job. I wished I had not stayed in this relationship". 'Sometimes I feel like there are other powers at play. All the fear that comes around the word "tumour". Fearne and I understood each other at that time. 'I mean, it's a really amazing place to get to, not being scared of dying. I think having no regrets and feeling like you are living fully in the life you want to be in, it's quite rare.' Last month, discussing her recent health battle, Davina explained to Women's Health: 'When I got this brain tumour I said to [my partner] Michael, "If I make it, this will be the greatest thing that's ever happened to me."' Continuing her positive outlook following the devastating ordeal, Davina insisted she would 'not change anything'. She continued: 'Without sounding arrogant I now love myself. I have been on a massive life journey and I have been through terrible struggles. 'That is where the learning comes from. If something rally hard happens now I know it is a good thing. 'The learning that I have made in the past two years has been so immense and enriching. I would not change it for the world. 'Obviously when it happened it was like calamity but to not be afraid of disasters that will make you a better person.' Davina appeared in a video with her partner Michael Douglas, where she confirmed she had received the all clear after undergoing an MRI scan. The TV personality also shared unseen before and after snaps from her scan revealing that the tumour has completely disappeared from her brain. Accompanying the video, Davina wrote: 'So here it is. Our final brain surgery update. Had the final MRI this week. @ got everything out during surgery, it's not coming back. 'Thanks so so much to everyone at @onewelbeck and @clevelandclinic . To my mum and @mdlondon for taking such good care of me . To Sarah for being my BFF to my amazing kids. To @ for being the GOAT. 'I am so so grateful particularly because I know a lot of people have inoperable tumours and and I know I'm lucky to be able to draw a line under this and move on with my life when so many people can't. And I'm just gonna say this one more time. Benign does not mean fine.' She told how she had her final MRI and admitted that she was nervous' as if any of the tumour was left that it would grow back and she'd have to 'go through the whole thing again'. She noted that she'd 'mentally prepared herself' for that scenario, while Michael added that he too was nervous as it had been 'a huge journey'. Laughing with joy and relief, Davina then added: 'but it was clear!'
