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Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Anne Robinson relationship history including when she dated Queen Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 6 Anne Robinson returns to host You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk ANNE ROBINSON has hit the heights on TV but her love life might eclipse it from £20million divorces to dating Queen Camilla's ex-husband. The 80-year-old is making her TV comeback as she hosts crime documentary, You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment tonight on Channel 5. 6 Anne Robinson is a well known TV star - on the right with her ex-husband John Penrose Credit: ITV Who has Anne Robinson dated? Charlie Wilson (1968-1973) 6 Anne Robinson began her career as a news reporter at the Daily Mail, becoming its first female trainee reporter. She quickly fell in love with her boss, Charlie Wilson, but after they got married in 1968, the TV presenter had to leave her job as married couples were banned from working together at the time. In 1970, the pair had their first child, Emma, but Anne's alcohol addiction worsened and placed a strain on her life. The Times reported that she would wake up on a Sunday morning and drink gin while she looked after her daughter. She told the Mail: 'I suffered from a really bad drink problem and my weight dropped down to about six stone.' Anne's marriage with Charlie broke down and the couple filed for divorce and an intense custody battle over Emma began. Her colleagues testified against her and Charlie was granted full custody of their daughter in 1973. The former journalist told The Times: 'There was him who expected a wife, and there was me who had never seen my ma' behave as a wife. She was a breadwinner. 'So we both came to a bit of a halt. No one was getting what they expected." John Penrose (1980-2007) 6 Credit: Photo by Dennis Stone/REX/Shutterstock: Anne Robinson and John Penrose. Credit: Rex During her legal battles, Anne started dating John Penrose - a fellow reporter - with the pair tying the knot in 1980. Focused on turning her life around, Anne went teetotal and joined Alcoholics Anonymous. Taking over as presenter of Watchdog in 1993 brought a 49-year-old Anne onto our televisions for the first time. Her star was set to rise higher as she became the stone-cold host of The Weakest Link which garnered a spin-off in the US which Anne hosted. But her new fame came at the cost of her marriage with John and it came crashing down in 2008. The Queen of Mean told the Daily Mail: 'No mother puts her son on her knee and teaches him what to do when he grows up and marries someone who earns more money and might even be smarter than him. 'There are few happy husbands under those circumstances, and I am astonished that Penrose and I got as far as we did.' However, during her marriage to John, Anne had become one of the most recognisable faces on TV worldwide earning her an estimated £60million fortune. Anne was, however, allowed to keep her impressive property portfolio - which included a London townhouse, a penthouse in New York, a Long Island mansion and a cottage in Gloucestershire. Andrew Parker-Bowles (2023-present) 6 Anne Robinson was rumoured to be dating Andrew Parker-Bowles (right) Following her divorce from John, Anne has liked to keep her private life out of the spotlight. However, she previously opened up to The Sun about finding love again, and how she didn't "get on" with dating apps. She told us in 2017: "I wouldn't date any of the men on Tinder. I deleted it and wouldn't even know how to get the account back. However, Anne added that she still enjoys an active sex life, and revealed: "I hope all women my age are having sex, why wouldn't they be? It's what keeps me young." Then in December 2023, The Sun exclusively revealed how Anne was in a relationship with Andrew Parker-Bowles. The retired Army Brigadier is the ex-husband of Queen Camilla and shares two children Tom and Laura with her - he was even present at her marriage to King Charles and their Coronation. Andrew and Anne have reportedly been dating since late 2022. His ex-wife Queen Camilla is said to support the relationship. A friend of the pair told The Sun: 'They have judiciously avoided being photographed together as they both wanted to keep this quiet for as long as possible. 'Annie proudly tells everyone she is the daughter of a market trader chicken-seller and is as far removed from a toff as could be — frankly it beats any storyline The Crown could possibly come up with. 'Annie and Andrew get on splendidly — she makes him laugh, a lot, and he is one of the few people to get away with poking fun at her." In May 2024, Anne revealed in a SAGA Magazine interview that she was dating Andrew. She said: "Yes. Full stop. Mind your own business." The couple both live in the Cotswolds where they have attempted to keep their relationship quiet. Anne added: 'I'd been out of the game for so long, and also I don't drink. If you don't drink you're not as reckless, are you?' "I'd say that like everything else I've done, it's always worth the risk. I'm a great believer in surprising yourself by taking risks. Personally and professionally." Does Anne Robinson have any children?
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Anne Robinson relationship history including when she dated Queen Camilla's ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles
6 Anne Robinson returns to host You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk ANNE ROBINSON has hit the heights on TV but her love life might eclipse it from £20million divorces to dating Queen Camilla's ex-husband. The 80-year-old is making her TV comeback as she hosts crime documentary, You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment tonight on Channel 5. 6 Anne Robinson is a well known TV star - on the right with her ex-husband John Penrose Credit: ITV Who has Anne Robinson dated? Charlie Wilson (1968-1973) 6 She quickly fell in love with her boss, Charlie Wilson, but after they got married in 1968, the TV presenter had to leave her job as married couples were banned from working together at the time. In 1970, the pair had their first child, Emma, but Anne's alcohol addiction worsened and placed a strain on her life. The Times reported that she would wake up on a Sunday morning and drink gin while she looked after her daughter. Read more on Anne Robinson She told the Mail: 'I suffered from a really bad drink problem and my weight dropped down to about six stone.' Anne's marriage with Charlie broke down and the couple filed for divorce and an intense custody battle over Emma began. Her colleagues testified against her and Charlie was granted full custody of their daughter in 1973. The former journalist told The Times: 'There was him who expected a wife, and there was me who had never seen my ma' behave as a wife. She was a breadwinner. Most read in News TV 'So we both came to a bit of a halt. No one was getting what they expected." John Penrose (1980-2007) 6 Credit: Photo by Dennis Stone/REX/Shutterstock: Anne Robinson and John Penrose. Credit: Rex During her legal battles, Anne started dating John Penrose - a fellow reporter - with the pair tying the knot in 1980. Focused on turning her life around, Anne went teetotal and joined Alcoholics Anonymous. Taking over as presenter of Watchdog in 1993 brought a 49-year-old Anne onto our televisions for the first time. Her star was set to rise higher as she became the stone-cold host of The Weakest Link which garnered a spin-off in the US which Anne hosted. But her new fame came at the cost of her marriage with John and it came crashing down in 2008. The Queen of Mean told the Daily Mail: 'No mother puts her son on her knee and teaches him what to do when he grows up and marries someone who earns more money and might even be smarter than him. 'There are few happy husbands under those circumstances, and I am astonished that Penrose and I got as far as we did.' However, during her marriage to John, Anne had become one of the most recognisable faces on TV worldwide earning her an estimated £60million fortune. Anne was, however, allowed to keep her impressive property portfolio - which included a London townhouse, a penthouse in New York, a Long Island mansion and a cottage in Gloucestershire. Andrew Parker-Bowles (2023-present) 6 Anne Robinson was rumoured to be dating Andrew Parker-Bowles (right) Following her divorce from John, Anne has liked to keep her private life out of the spotlight. However, she previously opened up to The Sun about finding love again, and how She told us in 2017: "I wouldn't date any of the men on Tinder. I deleted it and wouldn't even know how to get the account back. However, Anne added that she still enjoys an active sex life, and revealed: "I hope all women my age are having sex, why wouldn't they be? It's what keeps me young." Then in December 2023, The Sun exclusively revealed how The retired Army Brigadier is the ex-husband of Queen Camilla and shares two children Tom and Laura with her - he was even present at her marriage to King Charles and their Coronation. His ex-wife A friend of the pair told The Sun: 'They have judiciously avoided being photographed together as they both wanted to keep this quiet for as long as possible. 'Annie proudly tells everyone she is the daughter of a market trader chicken-seller and is as far removed from a toff as could be — frankly it beats any storyline The Crown could possibly come up with. 'Annie and In May 2024, Anne revealed in a SAGA Magazine interview that she was dating Andrew. She said: "Yes. Full stop. Mind your own business." The couple both live in the Cotswolds where they have attempted to keep their relationship quiet. Anne added: 'I'd been out of the game for so long, and also I don't drink. If you don't drink you're not as reckless, are you?' "I'd say that like everything else I've done, it's always worth the risk. I'm a great believer in surprising yourself by taking risks. Personally and professionally." Does Anne Robinson have any children? 6 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Can Nguyen/Shutterstock (5685462h) Anne Robinson and Emma Wilson The Man Booker Prize, London, Britain – 16 May 2016 Credit: Rex
Metro
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Anne Robinson: I used to tell people on TV they were overweight –I can't anymore
Anne Robinson has admitted that the brazen comments she used to say to contestants on The Weakest Link wouldn't stand today. In 2000, the TV presenter, who began her career in journalism, started presenting the BBC One quiz show, a role she maintained for 12 years. Anne, 80, quickly became known for her sharp wit and cutting remarks, many of which would now be widely regarded as crossing a line. A fact that even she acknowledges. The former Countdown host – who's presenting a new hard-hitting programme called You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment – spoke to Metro about her latest venture, in addition to delving into her TV career past. In the TV documentary for 5's Lawless Britain Season, Anne highlights the need for prison reform, the public view of sentencing in the UK, and explores whether the justice system is 'too soft'. Her latest presenting role allowed her to show viewers a different side to herself, one that fans of The Weakest Link might not be used to. 'I love the documentary. I got rather side-tracked by creating this character for [The Weakest Link] that I took to America,' she said, referencing when she launched the quiz show in the US in 2001. 'Very nicely, I earned a great deal by the fact that it was thought I had created the character. By the time we'd signed the contract, it was too late for them to realise it was just me.' Even 25 years later, some of the remarks Anne used to make towards contestants on The Weakest Link leave people astonished. Like when she asked a woman who works in the food industry: 'Do you have to taste the products? Is that why you're a bit overweight?' However, Anne argues that the quips that she made on the small screen were 'exactly' what others were saying at home behind closed doors. 'On The Weakest Link, what I was saying on television was exactly what your mum and your dad and your grandparents were saying to each other… I was just saying it out loud to millions of people, and you can't say that now,' she said. 'I mean, I used to be able to say to someone who was overweight, 'What do you do when you're not eating?', and you can't do that anymore. It's just a different time, isn't it?' That was just one of her many icy and controversial comments, with Anne having also made shocking remarks surrounding contestants' sexualities in the past. Nowadays, Anne is turning her focus towards identifying some of the biggest issues our country faces. Though her current programme follows sentencing and prison reform, the journalist wants to front another highlighting discrimination, particularly towards women in the workplace. 'I still think girls are way behind when it comes to job interviews and asking for the money they really want,' she stated. 'I'd rather like to do a programme teaching girls to negotiate. 'We just need to get girls tougher to face what they're facing. There's still loads of discrimination.' Anne first began her career in TV from 1986, appearing on Points of View and later on consumer affairs programme Watchdog. 'In those days, I got the job because I was a writer, not because I had a beautiful face and a shapely body. It's rather different these days,' she remarked. Now, she feels as though her work on 5's You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment is a 'great gift', because she 'learnt so much from it'. 'It's not as if I knew everything and we were putting it out to other people. There was as much for me to learn as there is for people watching it,' she said. 'Most importantly, was learning that long prison sentences don't work. 'You see in the documentary that people – particularly those who've been affected and the victims of crime – their demands for longer sentences result in more crime, not less crime, because we've got a crisis in our prisons.' Anne urged for more reform and rehabilitation programmes within prisons, outlining how currently, some prisoners leave 'not being able to read or write'. 'There are police cells absolutely blocked up because there isn't the room to send those who've been convicted to prison. I don't think people realise how bad it is.' Anna emphasised that in her view, the country is 'not addressing the problem' of prison reform. More Trending 'If we want the country to be safer, we need less people committing crimes, and you're less likely to commit a crime if you've been in prison for five years and learnt a trade or learnt to read and write,' she said. 'Then, the chances are you've got something when you get out of prison to look forward to.'A Anne concluded: 'I really want the government, just every member of the government, particularly the Home Secretary, to look at this documentary and be very embarrassed and worried by it.' You be the Judge: Crime & Punishment, part of its Lawless Britain season, will air and stream on 5 from Tuesday May 6 at 9pm . Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: People are shocked to find out Peppa Pig's first name isn't Peppa MORE: Anne Robinson reveals the moment she wanted to 'shut Rachel Riley up' MORE: The completely free streaming service unexpectedly rivalling Netflix
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
New poll shows 4 in 5 Brits think crime has worsened over past decade
Survey for TV channel also finds that more than half the population supports the return of the death penalty A poll commissioned for Channel 5 's Lawless Britain season has found that the majority of Brits feel crime is out of control, with the police nowhere to be seen. The survey, conducted as part of the station's week of special programming on crime, found that: 80% of Brits believe crime has increased over the past decade 1 in 5 feel unsafe in their own community only 14% of people have confidence in the police 82% of people support police carrying tasers 71% of people surveyed want mandatory sentencing for knife crime 54% of people across all age groups want the death penalty to return While the majority of the public (82%) support the police carrying tasers as well as batons, it was found that more than half of those polled were opposed to them carrying guns. The poll also sought views on sentencing and the justice system. When asked if individuals caught with knives should be sent to prison, 71% of those surveyed believed they should. READ MORE: Sir David Attenborough to front new landmark BBC series weeks after 99th birthday ITN News boss Ian Rumsey said: 'The results of this poll will no doubt resonate with our audience as we take a closer look at the findings on 5 News and Jeremy Vine across next week, with thought-provoking discussion and reporting, that tackles the issue of crime in modern Britain.' C5 chief content officer Ben Frow said: 'This season isn't just about television, it's about confronting the questions the public are already asking. People are worried. They feel let down. With Lawless Britain, we're holding up a mirror to those concerns, and giving a platform to the stories and experiences that too often go unheard. At 5, we're proud to reflect real Britain and spark meaningful national conversations.' The week-long Lawless Britain season comprises special reports on 5 News and a host of debates on Jeremy Vine, Storm Huntley with Matt Allwright and Vanessa. The programming will see crime and punishment at the forefront of the channel's output and also include documentaries plus a one-off drama. Sentencing and the justice system is explored by Anne Robinson in You Be the Judge: Crime & Punishment tonight (TUES) while Dan Walker explores the death penalty in his documentary Dan Walker on Death Row tomorrow (WEDS). The poll of 2009 British adults, conducted last month for Channel 5 and 5 News, was conducted by More in Common for Lawless Britain week which asks whether Britain really is in danger of losing the war on crime.
