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The Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Nick Knowles' wife Katie, 35, reveals she's had a hysterectomy after going through ‘years of pain'
NICK Knowles' wife Katie has revealed that she has had a hysterectomy after going through 'years of pain'. The media personality took to social media from her hospital bed to reveal her huge news. 6 Katie, 35, married her husband, former Strictly Come Dancing star Nick, 62, in a stunning Essex ceremony last month. But just over a month after their big day, Katie went to hospital to undergo a hysterectomy procedure. The operation involves the removal of the uterus and womb, but it can also involve other organs such as the ovaries or cervix. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which removes a woman's womb and may also involve the removal of other organs, such as the ovaries. She posted a behind-the-scenes montage video on Instagram as she shared a candid look from her experience. Katie wrote an essay in the caption of the video as she revealed that she has suffered years of pain because she suffered from endometriosis and adenomyosis. In the video, the personality appeared in a gown and compression socks as she elected to have her third operation. She took selfies from the bed as she showed her 98k followers round her private bathroom. After the surgery, she also had several bandages on her stomach as Katie wrote: "I'm 35 and I've just had a hysterectomy. "I've lived with pcos, endometriosis and adenomyosis since Moses wore short pants. And no, it wasn't 'just a bad period.' Nick Knowles' wife Katie reveals truth about why she looked so 'disinterested' at 6-figure wedding after bride shaming "It was constant hospital trips. Multiple laparoscopies. Bleeding through clothes. Vomiting from the pain. Being curled up in bed, missing out on life. "It was extreme bloating that made me look pregnant. It was migraines, stabbing pains in my legs, butt and stomach. "It was chronic fatigue. It was hiding in loos, crying over another ruined day. It was my daughters terrified of getting their periods in case they end up like mummy." She continued: "Years of misdiagnosis & being fobbed off. Told to take painkillers. That it was 'normal.' It wasn't. don't recognise the woman I am when I'm in pain. Because I don't want to remember the days where I was too sore, too tired, too bloated. "I've cried on bathroom floors. I've bled through clothes in public. I've had 3 surgeries. "I've tried every pill, every patch, every hormone tweak. I've been put on a medical menopause just to get through uni. And still… the pain came." "Today I looked through my phone and realised I hardly have any photos of myself like this. "Because I don't recognise the woman I am when I'm in pain. Because I don't want to remember the days where I was too sore, too tired, too bloated." When heavy periods could be something sinister WHEN it comes to periods, there is a textbook definition of normal - but then there is also what a normal period looks like for you. For some (lucky) people, these definitions overlap; for others, they don't. The NHS recognises a 'normal period' as losing between 30 and 60ml, or six to eight teaspoonfuls, each month. A 'heavy' period' is anything more than 80ml. Another, arguably simpler, way of working out whether your period is heavy is to count the number of pads or tampons you use. Having to change a pad or tampon every one to two hours, or emptying a menstrual cup more often than is recommended, is a sign your period is heavy. An NHS test can also help reveal whether your periods are heavy and if it's worth seeing your GP. Dr Fran Yarlett, GP and medical director at The Lowdown, said: "Heavy periods can be normal for some people. "But if your periods have changed and become heavier, this can signify medical problems." This could be: Early-stage cervical cancer Fibroids (non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb) Perimenopause (the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause) Hypothyroidism (when the thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones Endometriosis (tissue similar to that in the womb grows in other areas of the body) The star admitted that she has no plans to have more children, however she is still going through 'grief' as she felt that that choice was taken away from her. "I didn't want more children, my girls are everything. But that doesn't mean this is easy. Because the choice has been taken from me. "And that grief is real. It feels like something in me has changed, apart from being sans uterus. "Right now, I'm in lots of pain. Im bloated. I'm exhausted. I'm hot. I'm forgetful. I'm hot (see how that works on multiple levels 😂). "I feel raw and less like myself. Less like a woman, if I'm being really honest." "But this was a decision I made to take my life back. To stop surviving and start living again, & have days that aren't defined by pain." Katie also opened up on her raw emotions around the surgery, but she urged social media users to be kind. She added : "This is hopefully the beginning of healing. The beginning of self-love, scars, stitches and all. "And please, if you've made it this far, I ask gently: This is something deeply personal. If you're tempted to leave a judgmental or flippant comment, I'm asking you to just scroll on. "There is a real person behind this post." 6 6 6
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Katie Knowles, 35, reveals she's undergone a hysterectomy as she opens up about suffering years of 'unbearable pain' - just weeks after tying the knot with Nick, 62
Katie Knowles has revealed she's undergone a hysterectomy after 'surviving' years of 'pain'. The lingerie business owner, 35 - who is newly married to television presenter Nick Knowles, 62 - shared the news in an Instagram caption on Friday as she posted snaps in her hospital gown. The candid post saw the mother-of-two open up about living through almost unbearable pain which left her 'vomiting, curled up in bed and missing out on life'. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which removes a woman's womb and may also involve the removal of other organs, such as the ovaries. Katie's caption read: 'I'm 35 and I've just had a hysterectomy. 'I've lived with pcos, endometriosis and adenomyosis since Moses wore short pants And no, it wasn't 'just a bad period.' 'It was constant hospital trips. Multiple laparoscopies. Bleeding through clothes. Vomiting from the pain. Being curled up in bed, missing out on life. 'It was extreme bloating that made me look pregnant. It was migraines, stabbing pains in my legs, butt and stomach. It was chronic fatigue. It was hiding in loos, crying over another ruined day. It was my daughters terrified of getting their periods in case they end up like mummy. 'Years of misdiagnosis & being fobbed off. Told to take painkillers. That it was 'normal.' It wasn't. I've cried on bathroom floors. I've bled through clothes in public. I've had 3 surgeries. I've tried every pill, every patch, every hormone tweak. I've been put on a medical menopause just to get through uni. 'And still… the pain came.' Katie - who tied the knot with DIY SOS presenter Nick just last month - also spoke about not being able to recognise herself due to the pain her diagnoses brought her. Post-operation, the 35-year-old candidly admitted she feels 'less like a woman', but said she took the decision to undergo the surgery in order to 'take her life back'. Katie wrote: 'It feels like something in me has changed, apart form being sans uterus. Right now, I'm in lots of pain. I'm bloated. I'm exhausted. I'm hot. I'm forgetful. I'm hot (see how that works on multiple levels. 'I feel raw and less like myself. Less like a woman, if I'm being really honest. But this was a decision I made to take my life back. To stop surviving and start living again, & have days that aren't defined by pain. 'This is hopefully the beginning of healing. The beginning of self-love, scars, stitches and all. And please, if you've made it this far, I ask gently: This is something deeply personal. 'If you're tempted to leave a judgmental or flippant comment, I'm asking you to just scroll on. There is a real person behind this post.' Katie and Nick, 27 years her senior, exchanged vows last month during a lavish six-figure wedding at Braxted Park in Essex. It came four years after the couple met in 2021 when their children became friends at a play centre. They have however been the subject of cruel trolling during their relationship, with critics mocking their age difference and financial setup. Katie, who owns a lingerie business, hit back at those dubbing her a 'gold digger', revealing they don't get to her as much as they used to because she and Nick know it's not true. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, she said of their age gap: ''I think at the start, it was probably more irritating, especially for my family. But now those comments kind of just pass over me because we both know it's not true. Katie stressed: 'Nick works hard, he has what he has. I work hard, I have what I have and then we buy each other stuff.' Katie continued: 'We're both really comfortable with where we are with that and you will always get it because there's an age gap. 'I know plenty of people who are together and the same age where someone's using the other one for money and they're not happy. 'So as long as I know it's not true and he knows it's not true, I think that's, that's pretty much all that matters.' Nick has an estimated £7.5 million net worth but Katie has built up an impressive lingerie brand, having launched Boa Boa in 2022. She has proved to be her own best advert for the brand, modelling the skimpy looks to her 102,000 Instagram followers. WHAT IS A HYSTERECTOMY? A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. There are three kinds: The operation is most commonly performed on women between the ages of 40 and 49. More than 20 million American women have had a hysterectomy, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As women approach menopause, the odds that they will develop one of several serious uterine health conditions increases. Doctors may recommend a hysterectomy as a treatment for: fibroids endometriosis uterine (endometrial) cancer chronic uterine pain or bleeding collapsed uterus In some cases, doctors may suggest a hysterectomy as a preventative measure if a woman has significant warning or early signs of developing one or more of these conditions. When necessary, surgeons may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes, if these have also been damaged or are at serious risk of damage. The removal of reproductive organs sends a woman's body into menopause, no matter how old she is. This comes with unpleasant side effects like hot flashes, and many women have to start hormone therapy, taking estrogen to balance out their own hormones.
Daily Mail
27-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Naga Munchetty's new book flops in the charts as price is slashed amid BBC Breakfast bullying probe
The price of Naga Munchetty's women's healthcare book has been slashed after it failed to set the book charts alight. Her tome – called It's Probably Nothing: Critical Conversations on the Women's Health Crisis (and How to Thrive Despite It) – only came out last month, costing £22. But now it is on sale for almost half price at £11.99 and is languishing at 1,825 in the Amazon book sales charts after attracting just 22 reviews. Naga penned the book to discuss her own and other women's experience with 'medical misogyny' after it took more than 30 years to receive her adenomyosis diagnosis. Adenomyosis, which affects one in 10 women in the UK, occurs where the lining of the uterus starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. Naga's book currently has a respectable Amazon customer rating of 4.2 stars, however, one reviewer had an issue with BBC broadcaster's knowledge of oral sex. They penned on Amazon: 'I have one criticism: on page 184 she describes oral sex as licking or sucking the vagina, penis or anus. What the heck happened to the labia, perineum and clitoris?' Another said: 'This is a complicated subject and can't be presented in such a unidimensional way. The diagnosis that 'Its probably nothing' is overwhelmingly correct and the alternative is unnecessary tests. ' However, BBC pal Emma Barnett gushed: 'Sizzling with rage and disbelief, here's to a much-needed women's health revolution.' MailOnline has contacted Naga's representatives and publisher for comment. Naga has been on a publicity tour for the book amid her work on BBC Breakfast and on Friday kept a low-profile as she left the studios alongside co-presenter Ben Thompson The news show has hit headlines in recent weeks as a number of those working on the programme has come under criticism, including Naga and editor Richard Frediani. Staff have defended their 'overwhelmingly loved' boss under fire from Naga - and claimed 'he's not a bully at all and the truth will come out'. It was revealed last week that editor Richard has reportedly taken an extended period of leave, after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show. It was previously claimed that the show's staff are feeling increasingly 'uneasy' around Frediani, and just last week it was claimed that Naga and other presenters no longer speak to their 'loathed' boss. But now some have rushed to defend Richard. One of those members of staff told The Mirror: 'He is not a bully at all and the truth will come out. 'He's a great boss and was - and is still - overwhelmingly loved by the team, who respect his drive, expertise, and journalistic ambition. 'He has delivered great audiences and the first ever Bafta for Breakfast. He can be brash and opinionated but works so hard for his team and allows people to flourish.' Another said: 'Yes, he is old-school and can rub people up the wrong way but it's always in the pursuit of great television. 'It's the best-rating breakfast show in the country - it's not supposed to be a walk in the park. 'Some - Naga included - need to understand this. It feels like it's a case of presenter power turfing out a brilliant journalist.' A BBC spokesperson said: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously.' Last week the BBC reportedly launched a bullying probe into BBC Breakfast, which has been branded 'toxic' behind the scenes in the latest crisis for the corporation. Back in April, MailOnline exclusively revealed some staff had expressed unhappiness with the show's editor Richard, accusing him of being on occasion 'aggressive' and 'belittling' towards his underlings. Now, tensions are said to be 'rife' between hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga, who has already expressed her uneasiness about Richard's behaviour, with the probe said to have left the newsroom 'divided'. A source told The Sun at the time: 'To the viewer BBC Breakfast is a warm, gentle programme, one that is flourishing in the ratings. But beyond the cosy red sofa it is a very different picture. 'Several people — crew, production and even presenters — have been very unhappy'. 'Tension between Charlie and Naga is rife. Fredi is very old-school and has some slightly tyrannical tendencies. 'He is very cerebral but also quite aggressive in his methods. Some people think a recent promotion has gone to his head'. 'Meanwhile, Naga, who is passionate about speaking up if she believes something is wrong, has spoken to people who are unhappy. 'Formal complaints have been lodged, so the BBC has to be seen to act. The probe has really divided the newsroom'. More recently BBC Breakfast staff have reportedly compared the studio to 'the Hunger Games' after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show. BBC Breakfast has been on screens since 2000 and Richard joined the show in 2019.
Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Naga Munchetty reveals why she'll NEVER wear white on BBC Breakfast as she prepares for TV return amid bullying probe
Naga Munchetty has revealed the strict wardrobe rule that dictates her BBC Breakfast outfits. The presenter, 50, shared with host Ateh Jewel on HELLO! Magazine's Second Act podcast about how she handles her adenomyosis. Naga lived with painful heavy bleeding, vomiting, fainting and severe aching every two and a half weeks for 32 years before a private doctor finally gave her a diagnosis in 2022. Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It can affect one in 10 women, as per the NHS. Naga described the condition as the 'evil twin of endometriosis'. 'I now take medication to control, suppress the production of my hormones so that these don't flare, so I don't have this pain and so I don't bleed,' Naga said. The BBC Breakfast presenter (right), shared with host Ateh Jewel on HELLO! Magazine's Second Act podcast about how she handles her adenomyosis. Pictured left, BBC co-presenter Charlie Stayt 'And when I used to bleed and I would be setting an alarm at night every three hours to wake up and change my period product.' The TV presenter explained she even based her wardrobe choices on her condition and revealed: 'I never wear white on the bottom.' 'For me, being anaemic was normal,' Naga shared, because of the amount of blood she would lose. 'I was just exhausted and because I thought it was normal, I'd been told it was normal,' Naga added. 'There is a real distinction, if something is common, it doesn't mean it's normal.' Elsewhere during the podcast, Naga revealed that she's come to terms with being criticised by 'fools' amid reports BBC has launched a bullying probe into its flagship Breakfast show. In April, MailOnline exclusively revealed some staff had expressed unhappiness with the show's bullish editor Richard Frediani, accusing him of being on occasion 'aggressive' and 'belittling' towards his underlings. Naga typically presents BBC Breakfast from Thursday to Saturday with Charlie Stayt, and since her last appearance on the show, it has been claimed that a bullying probe had been launched into the crisis-hit programme, with much of the upset centred around its editor Richard. It's being claimed by The Sun that tensions between two of Breakfast's hosts, Naga and Charlie, are threatening to explode, due to their opposing views behind the scenes. The extent of the toxic feud that's torn apart BBC Breakfast has reportedly been revealed, with sources branding the show's bullying probe 'the tip of the iceberg' It's thought that the show's staff are feeling increasingly 'uneasy' around boss Frediani if they are not a person he favours, and host Naga is reportedly 'at her wits end' over the tensions. Sources also claim that Frediani feels he is 'untouchable' after the show scooped a BAFTA Television Award in May. It's also being claimed that some staff avoid being left alone with him following an allegation last year that he physically shook a lower-ranking female editor, with the complaint upheld following a BBC investigation. A source said: 'The probe into Fredi's bullying is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to BBC Breakfast. In reality, the smiles on the red sofa mask growing tension and an increasingly toxic culture, driven from the top down, with its unwitting presenters at the heart. 'Naga is incredibly approachable and friendly to everyone on set. Charlie is very professional and tries to disengage from any politics. But some stars, like Sally Nugent, are loved by Fredi, whereas others, like Naga and Charlie, are not. 'Frankly, he can be mildly terrifying if you're on the wrong side of him.' The source went onto claim that some younger staff are choosing to 'keep their heads down and weather the storm' due to fears for their jobs. A BBC spokesperson told the publication: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values. A BBC spokesperson told the publication: 'While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values. 'We have robust processes in place and would encourage any staff with concerns to raise them directly with us so they can be addressed.' During the podcast, Naga also opened up about how her decision not to have children with her husband James Hagger initially caused a rift with her mother. The presenter underwent keyhole surgery to block her fallopian tubes in 2019 when she was in her mid-forties, having decided years prior with James that she didn't want children. Naga admitted the decision, which meant her parents wouldn't have grandchildren, caused problems between them. She told Ateh: '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 a opportunity. My mum has evolved in that sense.' While she had initially tried the contraceptive coil, the procedure left her in agony and she was forced to remove it a year later. With the coil no longer an option and having decided she didn't want to be 'reliant on hormones or the regimen of the pill', she underwent surgery - a permanent form of contraception.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Naga Munchetty, 50, reveals how her decision not to have children with husband James Hagger caused a rift with her mother
Naga Munchetty has revealed how her decision not to have children with her husband James Hagger initially caused a rift with her mother. The presenter, 50, underwent keyhole surgery to block her fallopian tubes in 2019 when she was in her mid-forties, having decided years prior with James that she didn't want children. And during an appearance on HELLO! Magazine's Second Act podcast, Naga admitted the decision, which meant her parents wouldn't have grandchildren, caused problems between them. She told host Ateh Jewel: '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 a opportunity. My mum has evolved in that sense.' While she had initially tried the contraceptive coil, the procedure left her in agony and she was forced to remove it a year later. With the coil no longer an option and having decided she didn't want to be 'reliant on hormones or the regimen of the pill', she underwent surgery - a permanent form of contraception. Naga, who recently released her book It's Probably Nothing, also discusses the crippling pain she suffered from adenomyosis, a gynaecological condition where the lining of the womb grows into the muscular wall of the womb. She was diagnosed in November 2022, but had been suffering with symptoms since the age of 15, taking 32 years for her to get a diagnosis. 'I was just exhausted. I thought it was normal, but there is a real distinction. If something is common, it doesn't mean it's normal. 'I thought all the other women in the world are coping and thriving. If I've dared to bring it up I am (perceived as) weak, so you push yourself even harder.' Elsewhere during the podcast, Naga revealed that she's come to terms with being criticised by 'fools' amid reports BBC has launched a bullying probe into its flagship Breakfast show. In April, MailOnline exclusively revealed some staff had expressed unhappiness with the show's bullish editor Richard Frediani, accusing him of being on occasion 'aggressive' and 'belittling' towards his underlings. What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It can affect one in 10 women. There are treatments that can help with any symptoms. Adenomyosis is more commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30. It can affect anyone who has periods. Now, tensions are said to be 'rife' between hosts Naga and Charlie Stayt, 62, with her having already expressed her uneasiness about Frediani's behaviour. 'I came to terms with being a bit kinder to myself. It's ok, you are doing your best and you are doing ok. Some people bash you just because they want to. And I realised they were fools'. 'I'm still that person where there are things I want [to do] but I don't go for it because I don't know if I am deserving of it. Both of my parents were immigrants and believed in 'work hard and be good'. So you work hard to create your own opportunities'. On advice to her younger self she said: 'Stop caring about what everyone thinks. Stop modifying yourself, stop making yourself small to please people. I did too much of that'. Amid claims the probe has left the newsroom divided, a source told The Sun : 'To the viewer BBC Breakfast is a warm, gentle programme, one that is flourishing in the ratings. But beyond the cosy red sofa it is a very different picture. Several people — crew, production and even presenters — have been very unhappy'. 'Tension between Charlie and Naga is rife. Fredi is very old-school and has some slightly tyrannical tendencies. He is very cerebral but also quite aggressive in his methods. Some people think a recent promotion has gone to his head'. 'Meanwhile, Naga, who is passionate about speaking up if she believes something is wrong, has spoken to people who are unhappy. Formal complaints have been lodged, so the BBC has to be seen to act . The probe has really divided the newsroom'. They went on to claim that some believe Frediani, known as Fredi, is simply doing his job others think his methods are 'too tough' for 2025. MailOnline have contacted BBC, Naga and Charlie's reps for comment. It comes following a difficult few years for the BBC, with Huw Edwards pleading guilty to having indecent images of children, Jermaine Jenas axed after a sexting scandal and Gary Linekar axed over Anti Semitism claims. An insider told MailOnline in April that Naga is 'quite open' about her ill-feeling towards Frediani. Another said that she has an 'uneasy relationship' with him. The Mail revealed that displeasure was intensifying at the BBC's northern base in Salford, where staff have watched Frediani's rise - from Breakfast boss to arguably the most powerful BBC editor outside London - with growing disbelief. One said: 'You have to wonder what on earth is going on. The BBC claims to be this no-nonsense, woke, kind place - yet Fredi has been able to keep climbing the ladder. HR and his bosses are aware of [past] bullying claims against him. 'He's still allowed to hire, as we saw with Nina [Warhurst, who has just been appointed a regular presenter] this week, and presumably fire. He has so much power, it doesn't feel right at all.' The ordeal began, when media and entertainment industry news site Deadline alleged that Frediani was the subject of at least two misconduct complaints, including one from a woman who had her grievance upheld after claiming that the Breakfast editor physically shook her during a heated newsroom exchange last year. Others also came forward with their experiences. One person claimed to have witnessed an incident in 2019, during which a 'clearly angry' Richard backed a Breakfast colleague up against a wall and was 'jabbing his finger' as he voiced displeasure about that morning's show. The website reports that two sources alleged that Frediani is also known for 'screaming' down the phone at other BBC News desks and complaining about the quality of content they hand over to the Breakfast show. Whether these allegations were upheld or dismissed is not known. There was widespread internal dissatisfaction with Frediani in 2020, less than a year into his reign as editor of BBC Breakfast, after he was poached from ITV News. During the pandemic, MailOnline's Katie Hind was inundated with anonymous emails from staff at BBC Breakfast which said a series of complaints have been made to the corporation's management and its HR department about an 'intimidating and bullying' culture, which had led to long-term members of staff leaving their jobs. One employee, who wished to remain anonymous, said 'the whole atmosphere has become poisonous' and like a 'boys' club'. Again, it is unclear whether these allegations were upheld or dismissed. After the story was published in The Mail on Sunday, a number of people who had worked with Frediani got in. They said he was unpleasant to them during his tenure at ITV where he served as head of news. They were devastated - but not surprised - to hear that there were allegations that he had gone on to behave 'aggressively' in his new role. One wrote: 'I read your piece about Richard Frediani, recognising a lot of his character. I and others who suffered under him at ITV expected this would happen.'
