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4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Strictly's Anton Du Beke opens up on heartbreak over wife's 'inexplicable' diagnosis
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has opened up about his wife's harrowing struggle with endometriosis and its impact on their path to becoming parents. The cherished BBC star married marketing executive Hannah Summers in 2017, having first met at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey in 2012. The pair were delighted to welcome twins George and Henrietta following their wedding, after successful IVF treatment, reports The Mirror. During an intimate chat on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy mum Happy Baby podcast, Anton shared Hannah had serious concerns about their ability to start a family due to her debilitating condition of endometriosis. READ MORE: Doting dad started to smell caramel before getting 'worst diagnosis you can have' READ MORE: Police make arrests after Donald Trump protests in Edinburgh and Aberdeen The NHS states endometriosis is "where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body. It can have a big impact on your life, but there are treatments that can help". The esteemed dancer confessed his bewilderment at life's cruelty, as he watched Hannah lovingly interact with her nephews, questioning the fairness of their IVF journey. He said: "I knew I wanted to be with her, I saw her with her nephews. She's so kind and so caring, I just couldn't understand the universe." Anton bemoaned the apparent unfairness from above, stating: "And whoever is upstairs, if anyone's upstairs, looking down and going 'you are the most perfect person to have children, but I'm not going to let you have any children because I'm going to give you this'. "And I'm going to say 'you're going to have this endometriosis, and you're going to suffer with this all of your life, chronically, and I'm not going to let you have any children. "I thought that was peculiar, cruel, and inexplicable and unforgivable. And if ever I go up to somewhere and meet this person I would say 'I think you're not OK with decisions like this, this doesn't make any sense to me." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Anton has candidly spoken about the difficulties he and his wife Hannah encountered during their IVF journey, which eventually brought them closer together. The couple were blessed as the treatment worked on their first attempt, resulting in the birth of their twins, George and Henrietta, in 2017, with their nuptials taking place later that year. In a heartfelt chat with Giovanna, Anton admitted his previous lack of knowledge about endometriosis and emphasised the importance of increased government funding for women's health services. Reflecting on their ordeal, he shared: "Then we went through the process of IVF, well crying out loud. You girls are extraordinary. 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. "She has these injections and the bruises in the bum, in the thigh, in the stomach. And you're trying to help but what can you do? Whatever you want, tell me and I'll do it but that's all you have and it's horrendous as a man to watch it. "You feel so inadequate and you want to do so much more but I can't do anything. And that's why you girls are so extraordinary, you're extraordinary that you do all this stuff."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Strictly's Anton Du Beke emotionally opens up on his wife's 'cruel and inexplicable' health condition that left them fearing they'd be unable to conceive children
Anton Du Beke has opened up on his wife Hannah Summers' 'cruel and inexplicable' health condition that left them fearing they'd be unable to have children. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 59, appeared on a recent episode of Giovanna Fletcher 's Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast where he discussed his wife's chronic battle with endometriosis and the affect it had on their journey to becoming parents. The couple, who married in 2017, eventually welcomed twins George and Henrietta through IVF that same year, having tried for many years to conceive. But before they started their family, Anton admitted that marketing executive Hannah had reservations about whether they'd be able to become parents at all thanks to the painful, debilitating condition. Speaking to Giovanna, he shared: 'I knew I wanted to be with her, I saw her with her nephews. She's so kind and so caring, I just couldn't understand the universe. 'And whoever is upstairs, if anyone's upstairs, looking down and going "you are the most perfect person to have children, but I'm not going to let you have any children because I'm going to give you this". 'And I'm going to say "you're going to have this endometriosis, and you're going to suffer with this all of your life, chronically, and I'm not going to let you have any children. 'I thought that was peculiar, cruel, and inexplicable and unforgivable. And if ever I go up to somewhere and meet this person I would say "I think you're not OK with decisions like this, this doesn't make any sense to me".' Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue - tissue similar to uterine lining - grows outside of the uterus, such as on the cervix, bladder, and ovaries, where it collects and thickens over the course of every menstrual cycle. The chronic pain of endometriosis stems from the tissue growing outside of the uterus, which breaks down with each menstrual cycle. It leads to inflammation and scar tissue binding to and stiffening organs, causing a pulling sensation and sharp, shooting pains. The pain can be unbearable for some women. A build up of scar tissue can block the fallopian tubes, as well as disrupt the hormone balance necessary for ovulation, making it impossible to conceive. The TV judge went on to heap praise on women for the things their bodies endure, before touching on his frustrations at not being able to help Hannah through the pain of going through IVF. Anton shared: 'Then we went through the process of IVF, well crying out loud. You girls are extraordinary. 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. 'I thought that was peculiar, cruel, and inexplicable and unforgivable. And if ever I go up to somewhere and meet this person I would say "I think you're not OK with decisions like this' What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes Endometriosis can affect women of any age, but it's most common in women in their 30s and 40s. It's a long-term condition that can have a significant impact on your life, but there are treatments that can help. Source: NHS 'She has these injections and the bruises in the bum, in the thigh, in the stomach. And you're trying to help but what can you do? 'Whatever you want, tell me and I'll do it but that's all you have and it's horrendous as a man to watch it. 'You feel so inadequate and you want to do so much more but I can't do anything. And that's why you girls are so extraordinary, you're extraordinary that you do all this stuff.' Back in 2022, Anton reflected on his fertility struggles with wife Hannah as he detailed their 'boot camp' style IVF journey, after Hannah's long-term struggle with endometriosis. Speaking about parenthood on the Parenting Hell podcast, the Strictly judge revealed that Hannah is 'practically perfect' and the 'most incredible mum' calling the fact she couldn't conceive naturally 'the saddest irony.' He explained: 'She's everything I thought she would be. I thought she'd be an excellent mum, always knew she'd be a great mum but she couldn't have children. 'I thought isn't it funny how nature works in mysterious ways - the person I thought would be an incredible mum couldn't have children - that's the sad irony of it all. 'But as we had IVF we were able to have them in the end and I'm thrilled for me - because I'd have 100 [kids] by the way because I love them - but I'm thrilled for Hannah because she is amazing at it.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly's Anton Du Beke opens up about wife Hannah's ‘cruel and inexplicable' diagnosis in heartbreaking comments
STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has opened up about his wife Hannah Summers' deeply harrowing experience with endometriosis and the effect it had on their journey to parenthood. The 59-year-old, who recently joined Celebrity Gogglebox, got married to marketing executive Hannah in 2017 and the pair welcomed their twins George and Henrietta through IVF. 4 4 4 Now Anton has revealed that his spouse had big reservations about her ability to start a family as a result of her condition. While appearing on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, the BBC One star expressed: 'I knew I wanted to be with her, I saw her with her nephews. She's so kind and so caring, I just couldn't understand the universe. 'And whoever is upstairs, if anyone's upstairs, looking down and going 'you are the most perfect person to have children, but I'm not going to let you have any children because I'm going to give you this'. "And I'm going to say 'you're going to have this endometriosis, and you're going to suffer with this all of your life, chronically, and I'm not going to let you have any children. "I thought that was peculiar, cruel, and inexplicable and unforgivable. And if ever I go up to somewhere and meet this person I would say 'I think you're not OK with decisions like this, this doesn't make any sense to me,' he lamented. The dancer went on to praise women for the things they have to go through with their bodies and health and shared his sadness about not being able to take Hannah's pain away. He continued: 'Then we went through the process of IVF, well crying out loud. You girls are extraordinary. 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. "She has these injections and the bruises in the bum, in the thigh, in the stomach. And you're trying to help but what can you do? 'Whatever you want, tell me and I'll do it but that's all you have and it's horrendous as a man to watch it. Fuming Strictly viewers accuse 'mean' judge Anton DuBeke of being 'horrible' to celeb - did you spot it? 'You feel so inadequate and you want to do so much more but I can't do anything. And that's why you girls are so extraordinary, you're extraordinary that you do all this stuff." Anton and Hannah were fortunate enough to conceive after their first round of IVF and are now a happy family of four. This isn't the first time Anton has opened up about Hannah's endometriosis as he discussed her battle while appearing on Loose Women in 2020. He told the ladies: 'For a woman, it affects the quality of your life to a degree because it sort of comes in three parts. "First, there's the excruciating pain, second there's the swelling. It sometimes makes you look like you're pregnant, which is quite a perverse thing because people come up to you and say 'congratulations' and you're like 'actually, no'.' 4
Daily Record
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- New York Post
These are the 10 best cities in the US according to travel expert — with a shocker No. 1 pick
America is home to some incredible places — and one travel expert just shared their top 10 favorite cities in the country. According to travel writer Hannah Summers, Detroit, Michigan, is the — shocking — No. 1 pick. The Midwest city's recent resurgence helped it earn the list's top spot. 'The revamp and official reopening in 2024 of the once glamorous, then derelict Michigan Central Station symbolised a new era for the birthplace of Motown music,' she wrote in a story for the Times. 'But there had been signs of change and renewal for decades, with fresh, independent restaurants and great community initiatives: the city has a true entrepreneurial spirit.' San Diego, California, came in second place for her, and unsurprisingly, the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, rounded out the top three. 'There's one city in the US that I urge everyone who loves beaches to visit — Miami. It's a place that has it all,' she wrote about the popular tourist spot. The vibrant city of Miami, Florida, made the top three. REUTERS A head-scratching choice is Providence, Rhode Island, which came in fourth place. Summers described it as an 'under-the-radar' city that isn't as well-known as Boston, which is an hour's drive south, but that doesn't mean it's not a top-tier city. The writer raved about the Rhode Island city's food scene — which is filled with up-and-coming 'big-name chefs,' mom and pop donut shops and 'old-school Italian delis in the Federal Hill neighbourhood.' The Big Apple did make the list, but sadly, further down, earning the eighth place slot. She mentioned the touristy spots like Central Park and Times Square — 'But there are plenty of other great ways to see the city, from kayaking along the Hudson River to joining an afternoon sailing trip (book via Airbnb Experiences), tacking past the Statue of Liberty.' Plus, she gave a shoutout to some of the boroughs. NYC came in eighth place. Christopher Sadowski Denver, Colorado, came in last on the list. Summers mentioned how it's one of the 'most liveable cities in the US' complete with antique shops, food balls, and 'excellent museums such as the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art and the kid-friendly Denver Museum of Nature & Science.' Here are the top 10 best cities in the US 1. Detroit 2. San Diego 3. Miami 4. Providence 5. Austin 6. Scottsdale 7. New Orleans 8. New York City 9. Savannah 10. Denver When it comes to where the happiest cities in the world are — that list might be even more of a shocker. Copenhagen, Denmark, was named the happiest city in the world in 2025 by the Institute for Quality of Life. Surprising news for New Yorkers — and probably the rest of the country — is that the Big Apple was ranked No.1 as the so-called happiest city in the US. Year after year, the Institute ranks cities committed to 'cultivating and growing happiness,' according to their site.
