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4 days ago
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Strictly's Anton Du Beke says wife's endometriosis diagnosis is 'cruel and inexplicable'
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has candidly spoken about his wife Hannah's endometriosis diagnosis and their difficult path to becoming parents Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has spoken frankly about his wife's devastating battle with endometriosis and how it affected their journey to parenthood. The cherished BBC personality 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. Yet, during a heartfelt conversation on Giovanna Fletcher's Happy mum Happy Baby podcast, Anton revealed that Hannah had grave worries about their chances of starting a family due to her crippling endometriosis condition. The NHS describes endometriosis as "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 distinguished dancer admitted his confusion at life's harshness, as he observed Hannah tenderly engaging with her nephews, questioning the fairness of their fertility struggles, reports the Mirror. 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." 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 Mirror
4 days ago
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Strictly's Anton Du Beke shares heartbreak over wife's 'cruel and inexplicable' diagnosis
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has been married to his wife Hannah Summers since 2017 and the couple share twins George and Henrietta, who were born via IVF Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has candidly opened up about his wife's harrowing struggle with endometriosis and its impact on their path to becoming parents. The beloved BBC star tied the knot with marketing executive Hannah Summers in 2017, after first crossing paths at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey in 2012. The couple were overjoyed to welcome twins George and Henrietta shortly after their nuptials, thanks to successful IVF treatment. However, during an intimate chat on Giovanna Fletcher' s Happy mum Happy Baby podcast, Anton shared that Hannah had serious concerns about their ability to start a family due to her debilitating condition of endometriosis. 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 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." Anton lamented the seeming injustice from above, saying: "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." Anton has openly discussed the challenges he and his wife Hannah faced throughout their IVF journey, which ultimately strengthened their bond. The pair were fortunate as the procedure succeeded on their initial try, leading to the arrival of their twins, George and Henrietta, in 2017, with their wedding following later that year. During an emotional conversation with Giovanna, Anton revealed his former ignorance about endometriosis and stressed the need for greater government investment in women's healthcare. Looking back on their experience, he revealed: "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 Record
20-07-2025
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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
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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?'".
