Stacey Dooley hospitalised for emergency surgery after devastating ectopic pregnancy

Stacey was hoping to expand her family with partner Kevin Clifton last year

An emotional Stacey Dooley has candidly opened up about suffering an ectopic pregnancy, revealing “it was really [bleep]ing difficult”.

The presenter has been in a long-term relationship with Kevin Clifton since 2019. The pair are parents to a daughter named Minnie, who was born in January 2023.

However, Stacey has now revealed that she was forced to undergo emergency surgery last year after suffering an ectopic pregnancy.

Stacey candidly opened up about the ordeal (Credit: U)

Stacey Dooley in ectopic pregnancy heartache

During episode two of her U show Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, Stacey spoke to Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who was Britain’s first legally recognised gay father.

However, while alone and talking to the camera Stacey said: “I have experienced what it is like to struggle to have a child. We obviously wanted to expand our family, and last year I fell pregnant and it didn’t go brilliantly.”

Getting emotional, the Strictly star Stacey continued: “It was ectopic.”

As her voice broke Stacey said: “I am so sorry because this is so predictable. I am sat here, crying on a bed. It was ectopic, and it was really [bleep]ing difficult.”

Things took an emotional turn (Credit: U)

Stacey had to have emergency surgery

An ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester of being pregnant. It happens when instead of growing in the womb, the embryo grows in the fallopian tube.

Stacey then shared that she had to undergo urgent surgery for an “internal rupture”.

She said: “Of course, when you go through something like that, you are forced to think of alternatives. [Bleep] happens, and if you want a bigger family, you have to think how you’re going to do that.”

The pair are parents to a daughter (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Stacey on wanting more children

Stacey met partner Kevin Clifton when they were partnered up together on Strictly in 2018. They ended up winning the show and a year later they started dating.

Going from strength to strength, Kevin and Stacey welcomed their daughter Minnie in January 2023.

Meanwhile earlier this year, Stacey told The Guardian that she would love be a mum again and have more children. “I would like to have more children. But it’s not a given, is it?” she said.

BBC’s contingency plans for pregnant Strictly pro Dianne Buswell ‘revealed’

Producers are prepared to act fast, it’s been reported

Pregnant Dianne Buswell is making Strictly history as the first pro to compete on the show while expecting a baby.

As she announced her first pregnancy with partner Joe Sugg, Dianne made it clear that she won’t let that stop her from competing on the show. Even though some online trolls disagreed with her decision.

Dianne took centre stage in Saturday’s Strictly launch show, as she shared one last dance with former partner Chris McCausland. Given that Dianne and Chris won last year, the pro is gearing up to continue this winning streak with 2025 partner Stefan Dennis.

However, as her pregnancy progresses, there is a chance that she might need to leave the competition early. But if this happens, a TV insider told The Sun that there’s already a contingency plan in place.

It’s unclear how far along Dianne is in her pregnancy (Credit: Splash News)

‘Producers have a plan in place’ 

“Everyone at Strictly is absolutely thrilled by Dianne and Joe’s news, particularly as they met and were seen falling in love during the course of the show in 2018,” the insider said.

“This is being thought of as the first Strictly baby because never before has a professional knowingly been pregnant while dancing on the contest. Producers have plans in place. There are several pros who could easily step in and take over at a moment’s notice. The show must go on.”

They continued: “On Saturday night’s show her bump was already very noticeable, although it certainly didn’t seem to hold her back physically. The BBC’s primary concern is the health and wellbeing of Dianne and they fully intend to support her through the process with regular check-ins from the welfare team.”

In a statement, the BBC said: “We do not comment on personal medical matters.”

Dianne and Chris reunited for one last dance for the 2025 launch (Credit: BBC)

Pregnant Dianne Buswell responds to health worries

Recently, Dianne hit back at claims she shouldn’t be competing on the show Winning Isn’t Everything – the podcast she shares with Chris.

After a doctor told ED! that Dianne would need “careful monitoring” while competing on the show, her doctor told her: “You’re a dancer, you have done lifts, crack on and keep doing what you were doing,” she said.

Dianne then explained: “It’s only if you are new. He wouldn’t recommend now for me to start and take up dancing, and learn all those things now. Because my muscles are not used to it. But he said since you’ve danced since you were five, this is literally what your body is meant to do.”

Michelle Keegan flooded with support as she makes ‘special’ announcement

She’s up to something with Sky…

Michelle Keegan has caused a stir after she teased that “something special” is coming soon…

The 38-year-old mum of one has been a staple on screens since shooting to fame on Coronation Street in 2007. What’s more, earlier this year, she became a mum for the first time when she and Mark Wright welcomed daughter Palma.

And despite initially revealing she was going to take a step back from the spotlight, Michelle is busier than ever.

Now, Michelle has issued a huge career update revealing she has filmed “something special”.

Michelle’s latest post sent her fans in a frenzy (Credit: ITV)

Michelle Keegan’s busy 2025

2025 has already been a busy and eventful year for Michelle. As well as welcoming her first child, her career has gone from strength to strength.

Earlier this year, she wrapped up filming for the final series of hit show Brassic. Meanwhile, last month, it was announced that Michelle is set to star in a new ITV thriller called The Blame.

At the weekend, Michelle took to her Instagram and shared a slew of behind-the-scenes snaps from a project with Sky.

Fans ‘can’t wait’ for Michelle’s project

In the photos, Michelle could be seen surrounded by a film crew while she walked down a road. The TV star looked sensational and rocked a yellow two-piece for the project.

Michelle captioned the post: “Excited to be working with @sky_uk on something special… stay tuned for what’s coming.”

And it didn’t take Michelle’s fans long to share their excitement. In the comments section one person wrote: “Can’t wait to see what it is.”

Someone else added: “So excited.” A third then gushed: “The outfit omg.”

She is currently filming a new drama (Credit: ITV)

Michelle’s new ITV drama

Michelle is currently filming a new six-part drama for ITV called The Blame. In the show she plays detective DI Crane, who “must navigate both a murder investigation and the treacherous politics inside her own team”.

Also joining the stellar cast are The Sandman’s Douglas Booth and Ian Hart, aka Professor Quirrell from Harry Potter.

ITV’s Director of Drama described The Blame as “full of surprising twists and a compelling investigation”. Polly Hill added that it “also cleverly tackles police corruption, exploitation and misogyny as the thriller unravels”.

Jessie J’s world has been turned upside down—and the internet is losing its mind. Just months after her shocking breast cancer diagnosis and a full mastectomy, the pop superstar is at the center of a firestorm that’s got fans, critics, and trolls at each other’s throats.

 

It all started when Jessie, raw and vulnerable, took to Instagram to vent about life in London. “I forgot how anti-social London is,” she wrote, “I’ve been back for 10 months and it really is so distant and an isolating place to maintain a social life. Man, I miss LA and my community of people there. Might just book a flight and go before my surgery. I need some [battery emoji].” The post exploded—hundreds of thousands weighed in. Some cheered her on, begging her to “escape the grey” and “come home to LA.” But others were furious, accusing her of turning her back on Britain at a time when fans needed her most. “So you only care about your LA friends now?” one follower snapped. Another raged, “London’s been good to you! Don’t act like you’re above us just because you’re famous.”
 

The drama reached fever pitch when Jessie stunned viewers with her comeback on BBC’s Strictly, strutting in a fiery red suit and belting out “Living My Best Life” like nothing could stop her. But behind the scenes, everything was falling apart. Within weeks, she was back in hospital with a suspected lung infection, her health hanging by a thread. Then came the bombshell: Jessie’s 2025 tour was postponed, US dates scrapped entirely, and fans left reeling. “I’m so sorry, I feel frustrated and sad, but I need to be better, I need to be healed,” she confessed.

 

Social media went nuclear. “She’s abandoning her fans!” one tweet fumed, while others called her “brave” and “a survivor.” The hashtags #JessieJDrama and #JessieJAbandonsUK trended for days. Some fans lashed out at her for “using cancer as an excuse,” while others rallied behind her, sharing their own stories of illness and isolation. “This is what real strength looks like,” one supporter posted. “Ignore the haters, Jessie!”
 

Amidst the chaos, Jessie J is forging ahead. Her new album drops November 28, and every lyric is dripping with the pain and defiance of someone who refuses to be broken. As she weighs her next move—will she flee to LA or stay and fight?—the world watches, divided and obsessed. Love her or loathe her, Jessie J is living her best life, drama and all. And if her story proves anything, it’s that you can’t keep a fighter down—even when the whole world is watching.

 

Sarah Ferguson dropped from charity after Jeffrey Epstein email resurfaces

Julia’s House has released a statement

Acharity has dropped Sarah Ferguson as patron after a resurfaced email revealed she once referred to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a “supreme friend,” sent just weeks after she publicly vowed to cut ties with him.

The Duchess of York, 65, reportedly sent the message in April 2011. She described Epstein, who died in prison in August 2019, as a “steadfast, generous and supreme friend”.

But her spokesman now claims the duchess wrote the email under pressure. Epstein had allegedly threatened to sue her for defamation.

Now, charity Julia’s House has dropped Sarah as patron in the wake of the news.

Sarah Ferguson has spoken out to address a leaked email exchange between herself and Jeffrey Epstein (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Sarah Ferguson speaks out regarding leaked email to Jeffrey Epstein

According to The Sun on Sunday, the message was sent from Sarah’s private email address in the wake of her explosive Evening Standard interview in March 2011, where she vowed to cut all ties with Epstein after accepting £15,000 from him to help settle debts.

At the time, Sarah told the Evening Standard she would “have nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again”. She described her decision to accept £15,000 from him as “a gigantic error of judgement”.

She told the publication: “I personally, on behalf of myself, deeply regret that Jeffrey Epstein became involved in any way with me. I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children and know that this was a gigantic error of judgement on my behalf.”

However, in the leaked message to Epstein, sent from her private email weeks later in April 2011, the duchess appeared apologetic.

We have advised the Duchess of York of this decision and thank her for her past support.

“I know you feel hellaciously let down by me,” she reportedly wrote. “And I must humbly apologise to you and your heart for that. You have always been a steadfast, generous and supreme friend to me and my family.”

‘I was in overriding fear’

She went on to say she had been “bedridden with fear” and “paralysed” after receiving advice not to contact him.

The duchess allegedly wrote: “I was advised in no uncertain terms, to have nothing to do with you and to not speak or email you. I didn’t want to hurt Andrew one more time; I was in overriding fear. I am sorry.”

A spokesperson for the duchess now claims the email was sent under duress. They said that Epstein had “threatened to sue her for defamation for associating him with paedophilia”.

“The duchess spoke of her regret about her association with Epstein many years ago. Her first thoughts are with his victims,” the spokesperson told The Sun.

A spokesperson claimed that the duchess sent the email as she was being “threatened” by Epstein (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Sarah Ferguson ‘taken in by Epstein’s lies’

“Like many people, she was taken in by his lies,” the spokesperson continued. “As soon as she was aware of the full extent of the allegations against him, she cut off contact and condemned him publicly, to the extent that he then threatened to sue her for defamation for associating him with paedophilia.

“She does not shrink back from anything she said then. This email was sent in the context of advice the duchess was given to try to assuage Epstein and his threats.”

Dropped from charity

In the latest development, Julia’s House, a children’s hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, has dropped the duchess as patron.

A statement from the charity read: “Following the information shared this weekend on the Duchess of York’s correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has taken the decision that it would be inappropriate for her to continue as a patron of the charity.

“We have advised the Duchess of York of this decision and thank her for her past support.”
Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew have both come under fire for their connections to Epstein (Credit: Cover Images)

Prince Andrew’s association with Epstein

Sarah’s ex-husband, Prince Andrew, also shared a connection to Epstein and the association has haunted the royal family for many years.

In December 2010, shortly after Epstein’s release from jail after his 2008 conviction of two state prostitution charges, Prince Andrew visited the disgraced financier in New York. Epstein died in August 2019, after taking his own life in prison.

Andrew later claimed in his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview that he had gone to the US to end the friendship in person.

Andrew stepped back from royal duties in late 2019, days after his Newsnight interview.

Then, in 2022, the Duke of York paid an undisclosed sum to settle a civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre. She claimed she had been trafficked to the prince by Epstein when she was 17. Prince Andrew has consistently denied all allegations.

Giuffre tragically took her own life earlier this year.

resenter Ruth Langsford appeared to throw serious shade at ex Eamonn Holmes in a debate about cheating on Loose Women today (September 22).

Eamonn and Ruth, both 65, announced their split last May. It sent shockwaves through the entertainment world – especially when it was claimed they split after Ruth found messages from Eamonn to another woman on his iPad.

So when the topic of cheating came up on today’s Loose Women, cheeky Ruth appeared to throw just a little shade Eamonn’s way…

Ruth Langsford had a cheeky glint in her eye when she made her quip (Credit: ITV)

Ruth Langsford in three-word cheating statement

Ruth was on the panel with Kelly Brook, Jane Moore and self-confessed love cheat Janet Street Porter.

At the start of the show, talk turned to Strictly Come Dancing – and contestant Thomas Skinner’s cheating confession. He said that he cheated on his wife – with whom he has three kids – weeks after they tied the knot. Thomas maintains that it was a one-off. However, the woman he cheated with said that it was a three-month affair.

So the Loose Women debated the topic today, in a segment entitled: “Do you judge someone who stays with a cheat?”

I’m saying nothing.

Jane Moore argued that, if a couple has children and one person strays, then it makes it more difficult to leave. There was laughter as Janet declared that she’d never been cheated on as she’s “the cheater”.

After Jane said she presumed that Thomas would’ve been warned any skeletons in his closet would be unearthed during his Strictly stint, she handed back to Ruth, who wrapped up the segment.

With a knowing look in her eye, she closed the cheating discussion by declaring with a smile: “I’m saying nothing.”

Kelly then erupted into laughter, as Ruth did the same.

Viewers react

Over on social media, viewers slammed Janet for thinking that cheating is a laughing matter. Others pointed out that the ladies love talking about other people’s love lives, but not necessarily their own…

“They love judging and discussing other people’s relationships but not their own,” said one.

Eamonn and Ruth announced their split last Mayy (Credit: Splash News)

Eamonn’s love life now

After their split, Eamonn, 65, moved on and found new love. He’s been with relationship counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, for a year.

Ruth is thought to have remained single.

Meet Eamonn Holmes’ age-gap girlfriend

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes took up with girlfriend Katie Alexander shortly after his split from Ruth Langsford.

Aged 43, she’s 22 years younger than the telly veteran. Katie works as a marriage guidance counsellor, and has a strong social media presence.

Over the weekend, the couple made their red carpet debut at the This Is Icon Awards, which took place at the Troxy in the east end of London.  He looked dapper in a black suit with a white polka dot tie for the lavish night out, where he scooped the lifetime achievement gong.

Eamonn Holmes’ girlfriend on her ‘year from hell’

On her Instagram, she’s posted numerous pictures of herself with Eamonn. And, back in June, Katie revealed that she’d had a “year from hell” after being revealed as Eamonn’s girlfriend.

Taking to her Instagram Story, she added that there had been “lies about me and death threats from people who have never met me”.

“Not only did my mental health suffer, but also my children’s did. One thing I don’t do is forget. But a huge thank you to my friends and family who know me, and the truth. And those have supported me through the past year,” she then added.

How did Eamonn Holmes meet his girlfriend?

It was reported that Eamonn Holmes and girlfriend Katie grew close after striking up a friendship on Twitter way back in 2015. At the time, Katie responded to one of Eamonn’s tweets, striking up a conversation.

At the time, the pair were both involved with the same mental health charity, which reportedly strengthened their bond.

Katie was previously married to bar owner George Alexander. They had two children together – a daughter born in 2010 and a son in 2011. Their marriage ended in 2022.

The end of Ruth’s 14-year marriage

It’s suggested that, in the year before their split, Ruth learned Eamonn had been showering Katie with gifts.

However, both Eamonn Holmes and girlfriend Katie, who was also married, insist nothing went on until both their marriages ended.

Ruth and Eamonn ended their 14-year marriage in a statement in May 2024.

This Morning viewers divided over Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s appearance

‘I have a line I refuse to cross!’

Viewers watching This Morning today (September 22) were left divided after Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash were interviewed on the show.

The married couple, who tied the knot in 2022, have since become a regular face on UK television and now star in their own BBC reality show, Stacey & Joe, where their personal and family lives are documented.

Following a successful first series earlier this year, the show returned this month.

Stacey and Joe promoted their BBC reality show (Credit: ITV)

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash on This Morning

To promote the hit show, Stacey and Joe appeared on This Morning to discuss their family dynamic with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley. Among the topics up for discussion were Joe letting the kids eat baked beans on their white sofa and his plans to dig a fishing lake on local farmland. That said, viewers at home were less than impressed with the duo’s appearance.

“Cannot bear these two, how irritating!” one user wrote on X.

“I do have a tendency to watch some [bleep] on the telly but even I have a line I refuse to cross #thismorning,” another person shared.

“Well you both are beige af #ThisMorning,” a third remarked.

“#thismorning up next Joe Swash,” a fourth said, adding a gif of a man turning off the television.

Stacey and Joe’s appearance left viewers divided (Credit: BBC)

‘I love watching Stacey and Joe’

On the other hand, many people were happy to see Stacey and Joe back on their screens.

“#ThisMorning I love watching @StaceySolomon and @realjoeswash. Keeping it real with family life and everything else that life throws at us!” one person shared.

“Nothing fake about this pair,” another insisted.

“I really don’t like these so-called celebrities but I have to admit that this couple’s life is so honest and upfront and I can’t help but feeling entertained with their show. They are very genuine and okay, they’ve had success but they still come across as fun, a bit crazy, charming but very driven and family oriented,” a third expressed.

“Love them both, such an incredible family, loving their reality show so much,” a fourth said.

Katie Price shares weight-loss concerns as she reveals her doctor is running tests

‘I keep losing weight and I don’t know why!’

Former glamour model Katie Price revealed she visited her doctor after expressing concerns about her weight.

On her social media, fans have revealed they have been worried about her drastic weight loss over the past year.

However, despite being open about her cosmetic procedures, Katie has remained fairly quiet about shedding some pounds.

Katie Price expressed concerns for her weight (Credit: Snapchat)

Katie Price’s weight-loss concerns

That said, in a Snapchat Story shared over the weekend, the 47-year-old mum of five revealed she visited her doctor so she could get some answers about her weight.

In a video clip, she said: “I’ve been up early at the doctors so she could do some bloods and because my veins are so [bleep] they had three attempts. They could only fill two tubes up, so I’ve got to go back in two weeks.”

Katie also previously revealed that she accidentally stabbed herself while cooking a curry. In another health update, she added: “I’ve got to have my stitches out then because they looked at my little stab wound that I did.”

However, she reaffirmed her fans: “The reason I’m going to the doctors is because I keep losing weight and I don’t know why. So that’s that.”

Katie also suffered a nasty accident while cooking (Credit: Splashnews.com)

‘I stabbed myself with a knife’

The injury she recently suffered while cooking ripped through her ligaments and nerves. The nasty accident forced Katie to have stitches and left half of her left hand numb.

“Last night I accidentally stabbed myself with a knife, you can see on the injury how deep it was, and I had to have stitches,” she said at the time.

That night, Katie posted a photo of an A&E sign. She captioned the pic: “Not what I had on my Bingo card for Friday night.”

Following the slightly cryptic post, the Mirror got in touch with Katie’s reps, who said she is “absolutely fine”. They reassured those worrying that she was in the hospital for a check-up and to get her stitches removed.

Mark Labbett admits he’s ‘very happy on his own’ weeks after ‘new girlfriend’ reveal

‘Some people have to be in a relationship but I’m not that bothered about it now’

The Chase star Mark Labbett has revealed that he is “very happy” on his own – weeks after reports he had a new girlfriend.

Mark recently signed up for Celebs Go Dating. And it seemed like the relationship experts worked wonders for the Chaser, who was said to have walked away from the E4 series with a new love.

During his time on the show, Mark appeared to have a connection with beautician Deanne Perkins, 57, with their first dates being chronicled on the show. However, after the cameras stopped rolling, Mark appears to have hinted that he is now single.

Mark Labbett appeared to have hit it off with one of the Celebs Go Dating ladies (Credit: Channel 4)

The Chase star Mark Labbett’s ‘new girlfriend’

The news Mark had a new flame came 15 months after he split from girlfriend Hayley Palmer. They announced their split in May 2024. It came days after they marked their one-year anniversary with gushing social media posts. Mark subsequently blamed himself and said he’d got “too old” for 44-year-old Hayley.

The Celebs Go Dating relationship experts clearly took that information on board when it came to acting as matchmakers for Mark. They paired him with Deanne Perkins, 57. And their connection seemed to be “instant” as it was claimed Mark and Deanne had been quietly dating since filming wrapped.

Deanne and Mark were said to have ‘instantly’ hit it off (Credit: Channel 4)

‘He’s hoping Deanne is The One’

A source told The Sun at the time of filming, 6ft 6in Mark “instantly connected” with 5ft 2in beautician Deanne.

A source alleged: “Mark and Deanne instantly connected and have been enjoying getting to know each other away from the cameras. Mark discovered a lot about himself through the coaching on the series.

“It’s no secret Mark has not had the best luck when it comes to love so is hoping that Deanne is The One for him.”

However, it seems things weren’t to be for the pair, as the Beastie boy has spoken out.

In an interview with the Mail, Mark revealed he’s not bothered about having a relationship. “It’s not as urgent as it used to be. I’m very happy on my own.

“It’s a committee of one. If you want to do something then you do it, like if I want to watch that film, then I do it. Saturday mornings, I put Sky Sports on and I stay in all weekend. That’s heaven.

“Some people have to be in a relationship but I’m not that bothered about it now, and I am pretty comfortable being on my own. Plus, bear in mind with my lifestyle I’m all over the world.”

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The Beast’s relationship history

Mark Labbett has a pretty complicated relationship history.

Back in 2014, Mark tied the knot with wife Katie. They’d met two years prior when Mark had invited her to watch a recording of the celebrity edition of The Chase. Katie is 27 years younger than Mark. And, after they wed, they discovered they’re actually second cousins.

“It wasn’t something we were aware of at the time – it was one of those things that happened,” Mark admitted during an appearance on Loose Women.

They share a son, Lawrence, seven. However, after Katie met someone else and they pair attempted to have an open relationship, the cracks started to appear and they announced their split in 2020.

Mark and Hayley were together for a year (Credit: ITV)

Mark Labbett branded a ‘heartless narcissist’ by ex-girlfriend

In 2023, he met Hayley Palmer. However, it all came crashing down for the pair exactly a year after they made things official. Hayley claims Mark dumped her over the phone.

She has since called him a “heartless narcissist“. Her comments came after he spoke out following their split and revealed his reasons for not yet having divorced wife Katie.

“It will happen if either Katie or I get with someone serious — then it might obviously be a different matter,” he said. Hayley fired back: “I think it’s a shame that someone could say something so heartless over a relationship that lasted over a year.”

Peter Andre expresses serious concerns following sudden death: ‘I’m scared for my children’

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder

Singer Peter Andre has admitted he is “scared” for his children as “everything comes to a head” around the world.

Recently, right-wing personality Charlie Kirk was killed in a shooting over in the US. The event has caused shockwaves on an international scale, with Question Time viewers and even The Chase’s Anne Hegerty weighing in on the assassination.

Now, Peter is making his feelings known, as he reveals that the political unrest is making him scared for his family.

Peter admitted that he’s ‘worried’ for his kids (Credit: Splash News)

Peter Andre ‘scared’ in wake of Charlie Kirk murder

Writing in his New! magazine column, Peter said: “The world seems like a very scary, dark place right now. From the murder of politician Charlie Kirk – no matter what you think about his politics – to unrest, demonstrations and wars in various places.

“It scares me, but it makes me more scared for my children – for the world they’re growing up in. It does feel like everything is coming to a head. I really hope not.”

Peter has five children. 20-year-old Junior and Princess Andre, 18, from his marriage to Katie Price, and Amelia, 11, Theo, eight, and baby Arabella from his current marriage to Emily MacDonagh.

Peter shares three young children with second wife Emily (Credit: Splash News)

‘It never gets any easier’

Also in his column, Peter talked about his sister Debbie’s recent visit to the UK. Debbie currently takes care of Peter’s parents, including his mother Thea, who has Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

He said: “It was sad when Debbie flew back to Oz and we had to say our goodbyes, but at least I know she’ll be there helping to keep an eye on Mum and Dad. Mum’s not great, and though I know she’s only going to get worse, it never gets any easier.”