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Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Anton Du Beke's wife's cryptic response hints at what Strictly star is really like
Antjson Du Beke's wife Hannah Summers has offered a rare insight into what the Strictly Come Dancing star is like away from the cameras and the glitz and glamour of the dance floor Anton Du Beke's wife, Hannah Summers, delivered a revealing nine-word reply when questioned about what her Strictly Come Dancing star husband is truly like behind the scenes of his glittering TV career. The Strictly judge, who marks his 59th birthday today, has been a constant fixture on our television screens since joining the programme's professional dance troupe back in 2004. Following 16 years of competing for the coveted glitterball trophy on the BBC programme, he made the transition from the dance floor to the judging panel in 2020, where he continues to preside. Beyond his Strictly commitments, Anton discovered romance in 2011 when he first encountered Hannah Summers at Surrey's Wentworth Golf Club. Their fateful meeting occurred whilst he was indulging in a few rounds of golf - one of his cherished pastimes outside the ballroom, reports Wales Online. Several years down the line, the couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony and welcomed twins George and Henrietta on March 30, 2017. During a recent chat with The Telegraph, Anton appeared keen to avoid sounding conceited when posed the question: "What is your best personality trait?" He responded: "This isn't a question for me, this is a question for someone else! I don't know - probably should ask my wife. Can I call my wife?". Upon taking her husband's call, she offered a rather enigmatic answer: "Everybody always asks me, 'Is he really like that in real life?'" (Emphasis on that. ) "Yes, he is... But it's for you to decide what the 'that' is!" Now blissfully wed and bringing up their two little ones at their Buckinghamshire residence, Anton has candidly discussed the challenges his wife faced when trying to conceive, owing to her endometriosis. During a touching reflection on their IVF experience on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy mum Happy Baby podcast, Anton shared with the presenter: "Then we went through the process of IVF - well, crying out loud. You girls are extraordinary." He went on to explain: "As much as I want to get involved, all I can do is hold your hand. It makes me emotional every time I talk about it. The injections, the stress, the anxiety. I have anxiety and stress, but it's not my body." Beyond his domestic life, Anton has graced numerous television programmes through the years, such as Kate Garraway's Life Stories, Countdown, The Weakest Link, and Would I Lie To You? He's also taken part in several pantomimes in recent times.
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Reason Peter Andre 'banned' wife Emily from his bedroom for a year
Emily MacDonagh has opened up about becoming a stepmum to Peter Andre's two children, Princess and Junior. Peter Andre 's wife Emily MacDonagh has lifted the lid on the early days during their relationship. She revealed she was seemingly barred from his bedroom for over a year. Before meeting Emily, Mysterious Girl singer Peter was previously married to Katie Price, who he shares children Princess and Junior with. However following their highly public split in May 2009, he moved on to find love again with Emily. As their romance continued to blossom, Emily found herself quickly stepping into the role of stepmother to Pete's children. When asked if she immediately took on the stepmother duties, she explained: "Not straightaway as a stepmom, but that is a role you are instantly kind of... you're in. You've got two children in your lives straight away." She elaborated on the gradual nature of her transition into the family reports the Mirror, saying, "It sort of built slowly, because I think I wouldn't expect to step into that role immediately. And I was young as well, you know, so I think we were always really cautious in the beginning about, you know, how much I was around. And we joke about this now with the kids, it's so funny, but we didn't share a bedroom for the first year that we were together." Emily further commented on the situation, adding: "Because, when the kids were there... you know, because he wanted to be respectful. And I really - I actually really admired that at the time, that he always would put them first in everything. I thought that was really lovely." She also expressed her gratitude for being warmly "accepted" by her stepchildren, Junior and Princess. "I always feel lucky that they've kind of accepted me into their family," she said. "And I think then, when we had Millie and Theo - and Belle as well - it kind of cements you even more as a family. But I always feel like, you know, I'm not their mum, and that's something I always have to make sure I tread carefully with. I always see it, I think I would see it a bit more like being a big sister. "Which, I don't know if that's the right way to look at it, but I think, you know, I always try and give them guidance, but I wouldn't overstep that. Like, I obviously try and support them like I would do with my own kids." Emily and Pete are also raising their children Amelia, 11, and eight-year-old Theo. She is known for taking a "strict" approach to parenting her kids. On Giovanna Fletcher's podcast, Happy mum Happy Baby, Emily shared insights into her parenting style: "I always try and be the same. I'm quite strict though, on my kids. That's what I would say to the older kids -it's lucky there's an age gap, you know? Because then you guys don't need to worry about, like, silly rules I have - screen time and stuff like that. I'm like, you guys can be exempt because you're older. The age gap is enough that my kids don't ask the question, 'Well, why are they allowed to have the screens?'".
Edinburgh Live
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Reason Peter Andre banned wife Emily from sharing bedroom with him for a year
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Emily MacDonagh, wife of Peter Andre, has revealed that she was not allowed to share a bedroom with him for a year after they started dating. Peter, who was previously married to Katie Price, began a new relationship with Emily, and as a result, she quickly took on a stepmother role to his children, Princess and Junior. When asked if she immediately settled into her new role as a stepmother, Emily replied: "Not straightaway as a stepmom, but that is a role you are instantly kind of... you're in. You've got two children in your lives straight away." She explained that it was a gradual process, and they were cautious about how much time she spent with the children, especially since she was young at the time. Emily jokingly mentioned that she and Peter didn't share a bedroom for the first year of their relationship, saying: "Because, when the kids were there... you know, because he wanted to be respectful. And I really - I actually really admired that at the time, that he always would put them first in everything. I thought that was really lovely." Emily expressed her gratitude for being "accepted" by her stepchildren, Junior and Princess, whose mother is Peter's ex-wife Katie Price. She expressed her gratitude for being embraced by their family, particularly after the arrival of Millie, Theo, and Belle, which she feels solidified their bond, reports the Mirror. "I always feel lucky that they've kind of accepted me into their family. And I think then, when we had Millie and Theo - and Belle as well - it kind of cements you even more as a family. But I always feel like, you know, I'm not their mum, and that's something I always have to make sure I tread carefully with. I always see it, I think I would see it a bit more like being a big sister," she remarked. She elaborated on her role, emphasising a careful balance between guidance and respect for boundaries: "Which, I don't know if that's the right way to look at it, but I think, you know, I always try and give them guidance, but I wouldn't overstep that. Like, I obviously try and support them like I would do with my own kids." Emily, along with Peter, now parents their own children, Amelia, 11, and eight year old Theo, where her "strict" approach to parenting is apparent. Discussing her parenting style on Giovanna Fletcher's podcast, Happy mum Happy Baby, she revealed her consistency and firmness: "I always try and be the same. I'm quite strict though, on my kids. That's what I would say to the older kids -it's lucky there's an age gap, you know? "Because then you guys don't need to worry about, like, silly rules I have - screen time and stuff like that. I'm like, you guys can be exempt because you're older. The age gap is enough that my kids don't ask the question, 'Well, why are they allowed to have the screens?'".
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
This Morning star admits 'job loss fears' caused her to hide pregnancy from ITV bosses
The This Morning star has admitted that she kept her pregnancy a secret from ITV bosses. Sian Welby has opened up about concealing her pregnancy from her This Morning bosses due to job security concerns. The TV presenter and radio DJ, who is set to marry Heart Breakfast's creative producer Jake Beckett, welcomed their baby girl Ruby in June 2024. Sian has been keeping her followers on social media in the loop about her new journey into motherhood. At 38, Sian kept her pregnancy under wraps until she was just four months away from welcoming little Ruby. Her pregnancy news broke only a month after she started co-hosting This Morning with Dermot O'Leary. While chatting on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy mum Happy Baby podcast, Sian shed light on her reasons for maintaining privacy around her pregnancy, reports the Manchester Evening News. She explained: "When you first start a job, you think 'nobody knows what I'm actually like, that I'm trustworthy' and you have to prove yourself. "I felt like I had proven myself [on This Morning], that I can do this and that – when I got that first cover with Dermot, I knew I was pregnant but I didn't tell anyone," Sian confessed. She further expressed her concerns, saying: "In the back of my mind I was thinking, 'If I tell them I'm pregnant, will this put them off getting me in again? And will they think I'm gonna be off for ages?'" Sian acknowledged that her fears are likely shared by many women, particularly when embarking on a new role. The This Morning host added: "It's the fear that you're going to be immediately judged or dropped or they'll ask why you didn't tell them." The TV favourite revealed a close call with her secret when she was 20 weeks pregnant, as a pair of trousers she had ordered turned out to be unexpectedly snug. Alison Hammond remains Dermot O'Leary's regular co-host for the Friday slot on This Morning, but Sian steps in as a stand-in presenter when her fellow presenters are away. When Sian announced the arrival of her baby last year, she posted an adorable snapshot of baby Ruby, showing the newborn snuggled up facing away from the camera, wearing a personalised brown cardigan with her name knitted across it. Beyond her role on This Morning, Sian is also known for lighting up the airwaves on Capital Breakfast, where she joins forces with co-hosts Jordan North and Chris Stark. This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1, from 10am.
Wales Online
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV star reveals she ‘feared being dropped' from This Morning over pregnancy
ITV star reveals she 'feared being dropped' from This Morning over pregnancy A This Morning host admitted she purposely concealed her pregnancy over fears she'd be out of a job. This Morning: Sian Welby apologises after grabbing phone Sian Welby has admitted to hiding her pregnancy from her This Morning superiors, over anxieties that she may lose her job. The presenter and her Heart Breakfast radio producer fiance Jake Beckett became parents last year, with their daughter Ruby making her arrival in June 2024. Sian continues to delight her social media audience with snapshots of motherhood, despite having maintained her privacy up until four months before Ruby's birth. The 38-year-old, shared the news of her expectancy only a short while after she started co-hosting This Morning with Dermot O'Leary. Guesting on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy mum Happy Baby podcast, Sian opened up about the reasons behind her discretion regarding her pregnancy She explained: "When you first start a job, you think 'nobody knows what I'm actually like, that I'm trustworthy' and you have to prove yourself." Sian Welby hosts alongside Dermot O'Leary on This Morning (Image: ITV ) Article continues below ITV This Morning host apologises minutes into show after walking off camera READ MORE: Emotional moment Chris Stark returns to Capital Radio breakfast show job after revealing cancer battle READ MORE: Acknowledging her apprehensions alongside her ambitions, sian recounted: "I felt like I had proven myself [on This Morning], that I can do this and that – when I got that first cover with Dermot, I knew I was pregnant but I didn't tell anyone." Sian voiced her concerns at that time, adding: "In the back of my mind I was thinking, 'If I tell them I'm pregnant, will this put them off getting me in again? And will they think I'm gonna be off for ages?'" Sian and her baby daughter Ruby (Image: (Image: Sian Welby Instagram) ) Her reflection pointed out a common worry among expectant mothers, particularly those embarking on new careers, as she said: "So many women must feel [the same way] in any job, especially if they're starting a new one." The beloved TV presenter has spoken out about the anxiety of disclosing personal news, stating: "It's the fear that you're going to be immediately judged or dropped or they'll ask why you didn't tell them." Sian felt as though she couldn't tell This Morning bosses about her pregnancy (Image: (Image: ITV) ) She confessed that her secret came dangerously close to being revealed when at 20 weeks pregnant, a snug pair of trousers nearly gave the game away, reports the Manchester Evening News. Although Alison Hammond remains Dermot O'Leary's regular co-host for Friday editions, Sian frequently steps in as a substitute presenter on This Morning when her peers are away. When she announced the arrival of her child last year, Sian delighted fans by posting an adorable photograph of baby Ruby, shown from behind wearing a customized cardigan featuring her name. Article continues below Away from the This Morning set, Sian also graces the airwaves on Capital Breakfast, where she joins her fellow presenters Jordan North and Chris Stark. This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1 from 10am.
