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Daily Record
10 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Naga Munchetty's row with 'devastated' mum over 'wicked' decision
BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty has opened up on a huge decision she made with her husband which has impacted her mum Naga Munchetty has confessed that her decision not to have children with husband James Haggar caused a "rift" with her mum before the duo eventually managed to smooth things over. The 50-year-old BBC host spoke to Ateh Jewel on HELLO!' s Second Act podcast about how her mother was originally "devastated" that Naga would not be giving her any grandchildren. However, Naga has said that her mum "gets it now" after seeing her daughter "thrive" in her television career and living a good life with her other half. She recalled: 'My mum was devastated; she was from a different generation. "(But she) gets it now. She is so proud of me and so happy to see me happy and thriving. It was a conscious (decision) and I am doing lots of other things and living a very fulfilling life. She doesn't think I've wasted an opportunity. My mum has evolved in that sense.' Naga and her husband James tied the knot in 2007 after dating for several years. He also enjoys a successful broadcasting career as a television director and broadcast consultant, directing Sky News' panel programme The Pledge. Before joining Sky, he had a long-term position as a senior director at CNBC International. He was also the senior director for Five News and OK TV for seven years prior to his role at CNBC, as well as a stint with ITV studios. The pair mutually decided to not have children due to their prosperous careers. Speaking to The Times, Naga previously shared her thoughts on the life choice. She said: "We never tried and I never miscarried, we just never really wanted them. We kept putting the decision off, then life got better for us, we became more selfish . . . and just didn't find the time." She also addressed strong opinions others had about her choice, telling The Sun that she was branded "wicked" for "denying" her mother of grandchildren, adding: "It's quite interesting, isn't it, how people react?" Naga also discussed why she thinks the conversations surrounding women deciding to not have kids have changed in recent years. She said: "Once-up-on-a-time it used to be thought that if you had a career you were being selfish because you were just focusing on the career. "I don't think that is the attitude now. "Now it is just too hard, it's too expensive with childcare, and (lack of) flexibility in workplace. It is hard. "I am not saying you shouldn't have children, but there are more barriers to having children enjoyably." Naga has also candidly opened up about her health issues due to adenomyosis, which is a gynaecological condition that sees the lining of the womb grow into the muscular wall. The presenter suffered with painful heavy bleeding, fainting, vomiting and severe aching every two and a half weeks for 32 years before she finally received a private medical diagnosis of adenomyosis. Naga now takes medication "to suppress the production of my hormones" which helps with the symptoms she struggled with.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
This Morning star reveals they're getting married after sweet engagement on holiday as they reveal glamorous wedding location
THIS Morning regular Nick Ferrari has revealed he's tying the knot later this year after popping the question to long-term partner Clare Patterson during a romantic holiday. The veteran broadcaster shared the happy news on This Morning today after ten years with Clare. 4 Nick Ferrari has revealed when and where he'll marry after getting engaged earlier this year 4 Alison and Dermot were hoping for an invite to Nick's wedding 4 Nick has been with partner Clare Patterson for ten years together Credit: Getty The radio host, best known for his work on LBC, appeared on the ITV daytime show with presenters Alison Hammond and Dermott O'Leary, and guest Ashley James when talk turned to weddings. The group were mid discussion about bridal party sizes when Alison said: 'I think you need at least ten bridesmaids right?' Ashley replied: 'I don't want to get married but I would say if you want to have one, none, 95, I feel like it's your day.' Looking at Nick, who has been married once before, she teased: 'And hopefully you only do it once if you're lucky you do it two or three times.' Alison jumped in with a grin: 'How many have you had Nick?' And Nick laughed: 'A couple … but you don't know how many friends you've got until you announce you are getting married in the South of France as I am later this year. 'Suddenly everyone is your friend!' Ashley joked: 'I still haven't made the cut yet!' Nick was previously married to Sandra Phylis Conolly, and they share two sons, Sebastian and Nicolo. Nick proposed over Christmas, in a restaurant in the South of France. Nick Ferrari reveals he's engaged at 65 after South Of France proposal to partner of ten years He also said Clare had a part in designing her engagement ring, and the playful way they worked together on creating it. Nick told Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on the show in January: "I am engaged to be wed to Claire. We had the most idyllic Christmas and we'd been to Lapland and had a brilliant time. "Then we were down in the South of France and after ten years together I said she can make an honest man out of me." Nick continued: "I did it at our favourite restaurant in the South of France and I wanted her to play a role in designing her engagement ring. "So we went along to a DIY store and kept getting down on one knee." Nick said when he got down on one knee in the store, he playfully asked Clare to hand him a screwdriver instead. He said he bought his partner a "decent ring" in a local village, after initially joking about with a jubilee clip. In the past, Nick has worked as a news reporter on the Sunday Mirror and editor of The Sun's Bizarre. During his time reporting showbiz he interviewed Roger Moore on the set of James Bond hit Octopussy - and even appeared as an extra in the film. Nick has also worked at the Daily Mirror as assistant editor and as features editor of the News Of The World's Sunday magazine. He has also made appearances on The Pledge on Sky News, Richard & Judy, GMTV, London Tonight and BBC London News. You may have also caught him as a panellist on BBC's Question Time.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
This Morning star reveals they're getting married after sweet engagement on holiday as they reveal glamorous wedding location
THIS Morning regular Nick Ferrari has revealed he's tying the knot later this year after popping the question to long-term partner Clare Patterson during a romantic holiday. The veteran broadcaster shared the happy news on This Morning today after ten years with Clare. Advertisement 4 Nick Ferrari has revealed when and where he'll marry after getting engaged earlier this year 4 Alison and Dermot were hoping for an invite to Nick's wedding 4 Nick has been with partner Clare Patterson for ten years together Credit: Getty The radio host, best known for his work on LBC, appeared on the ITV daytime show with presenters The group were mid discussion about bridal party sizes when Alison said: 'I think you need at least ten bridesmaids right?' Ashley replied: 'I don't want to get married but I would say if you want to have one, none, 95, I feel like it's your day.' Looking at Nick, who has been married once before, she teased: 'And hopefully you only do it once if you're lucky you do it two or three times.' Advertisement READ MORE ON THIS MORNING Alison jumped in with a grin: 'How many have you had Nick?' And Nick laughed: 'A couple … but you don't know how many friends you've got until you announce you are getting married in the 'Suddenly everyone is your friend!' Ashley joked: 'I still haven't made the cut yet!' Advertisement Most read in News TV Nick was previously married to Sandra Phylis Conolly, and they share two sons, Sebastian and Nicolo. Nick proposed over Christmas, in a restaurant in the South of France. Nick Ferrari reveals he's engaged at 65 after South Of France proposal to partner of ten years He also said Clare had a part in designing her engagement ring, and the playful way they worked together on creating it. Nick told Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on the show in January: "I am engaged to be wed to Claire. We had the most idyllic Christmas and we'd been to Lapland and had a brilliant time. Advertisement " Then we were down in the South of France and after ten year s together I said she can make an honest man out of me." Nick continued: "I did it at our favourite restaurant in the South of France and I wanted her to play a role in designing her engagement ring. "So we went along to a DIY store and kept getting down on one knee." Nick said when he got down on one knee in the store, he playfully asked Clare to hand him a screwdriver instead. Advertisement He said he bought his partner a "decent ring" in a local village, after initially joking about with a jubilee clip. In the past, Nick has worked as a news reporter on the Sunday Mirror and editor of The Sun's Bizarre. During his time reporting showbiz he interviewed Nick has also worked at the Daily Mirror as assistant editor and as features editor of the News Of The World's Sunday magazine. Advertisement He has also made appearances on The Pledge on Sky News, Richard & Judy, GMTV, London Tonight and BBC London News. You may have also caught him as a panellist on 4 Nick shared the sweet way he popped the news Credit: Rex
