TV chef James Martin — once the man who swore marriage “didn’t interest [him] in the slightest” — has shocked fans and friends alike by getting engaged to his personal trainer girlfriend, Kim Johnson.

The beloved Saturday Morning host, 53, is said to be “happier than ever” after proposing to Kim, 39, less than two years after they began dating in March 2024. And in classic James fashion, the proposal came with not just a ring… but a brand-new Land Rover Defender, which Kim showcased on Instagram, admitting she was “speechless.”

“It’s taken James decades to finally get there,” an insider told The Sun, “and friends share a wry smile at his U-turn. But everyone has seen the change in him since meeting Kim. He’s never been happier. They are a wonderful couple.”

The pair were first spotted together in Mayfair in March 2024 and quickly became inseparable — holidaying in France that summer before Kim moved in with him in October. Their romance followed James’ split from long-term partner Louise Davies after 12 years together.

Kim, previously married to businessman Arun Nayar until 2017, appears to have brought a whole new chapter of stability and joy to the chef’s life.

James’ change of heart is striking, considering his 2019 declaration to The Sunday People:

“Marriage doesn’t interest me in the slightest… I don’t need to spend 60 grand on a day. I’m more than happy, thanks.”

Yet here he is — ring in pocket, keys to a luxury 4×4 in hand — proving that even the most stubborn vows can soften when the right person arrives.

Britain’s New Nature Star Has Arrived — And He’s Already Doing What No One Else Can

For decades, Sir David Attenborough has been the voice we trusted with the wild. Calm. Reassuring. Timeless.

But this week, something extraordinary happened.

A man who once hid in hedgerows with a borrowed camera has quietly stepped into the nation’s heart — and viewers are already calling it a new era for natural-history television

His name is Hamza Yassin.

The Trailer That Stopped The Internet

On Tuesday night, BBC One released the first glimpse of Hamza’s Wild Britain, a six-part series launching in spring 2026. Within hours, the teaser became the most watched BBC trailer in ten years.

The reason wasn’t flashy editing.
It wasn’t celebrity cameos.

It was silence.

Fifteen seconds of Hamza kneeling in a freezing Highland river as a mother otter guides her pup through its first swim — so close the ripples touch his beard. No soundtrack. No narration. Just his hushed voice:

“She’s showing him the water will hold him… if he trusts it. That’s what my mum told me when I arrived in Scotland and couldn’t speak the language.”

Twenty-eight million people watched that moment. And kept watching.

From Refugee Child To Wildlife Icon

Hamza came to the UK from Sudan at eight years old, carrying little more than a bird guide his father gave him because, as he says, “Animals don’t care where you’re from.”

While other kids played football, he cycled miles before dawn to photograph kingfishers. By sixteen he’d already won Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year. University at Bangor wasn’t about lectures — it was about living closer to puffins.

Then came the invisible decade: camera-operating on Planet Earth III, Springwatch, Countryfile. Always the man lying still for hours so foxes forgot he was there. Colleagues nicknamed him the Otter Whisperer after he captured footage no one had ever managed before — by simply becoming part of the landscape.

An Accidental Star

In 2022 he joined Strictly Come Dancing to please his mum.

He left with a glitterball trophy — and eight million new fans who realised wildlife didn’t have to feel distant or academic. It could feel human.

The BBC didn’t hesitate.

First came Hamza: Wild Isles. Then Hamza’s Sudan, filmed under the same skies he stared at as a boy. Critics wept. Viewers called it life-changing.

The Moment That Changed Everything

But nothing prepared audiences for the final shot of the Wild Britain trailer.

At 4 a.m., Hamza lies flat in a peat bog. A wild mountain hare edges closer… closer… then reaches out and touches his beard.

Hamza doesn’t flinch.

After the hare disappears, he whispers through tears:

“Sometimes the wild decides you’re worth trusting.”

Attenborough’s Blessing

Sir David Attenborough has broken his usual silence with a rare statement:

“Hamza sees nature with the eyes of a poet. The baton isn’t being passed — it’s being shared.”

The Impact No One Saw Coming

Primary schools report children swapping dreams of TikTok fame for ranger badges.
RSPB junior memberships have tripled.
Social feeds are filled with drawings of otters wearing glittery bow ties “for Uncle Hamza.”

And Hamza? He posted nothing but a muddy pair of boots beside a child’s sketch, writing:

“I’m just the tall idiot who talks to animals. Thank you for trusting me with your living rooms.”

Britain didn’t just discover a presenter this week.

It discovered a reason to care again.

In his final television appearance, Chris Rea shared the heartbreaking truth behind one of Britain’s most-loved Christmas songs, Driving Home for Christmas.
The music legend, who has died aged 74 following a short illness, spoke candidly on the BBC special Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing about how the festive anthem was born not from joy, but from despair.

Rea revealed that when he wrote the song, he was broke, on the dole and banned from driving. He recalled how his manager had just walked away, leaving him with barely £200 to his name. At the time, it was his then-girlfriend – now wife – Joan who drove down to London in a tiny Mini, picked him up and took him home for Christmas. That long, humbling journey became the emotional backbone of a song that would later soundtrack millions of festive trips across the UK.

Looking back, Rea admitted that the track still takes him back to that fragile chapter of his life. He said the song always reminds him of a simple holiday in the Maldives and confessed that, despite his success, he never quite felt like a polished pop star, often comparing himself unfavourably to artists like Sting.

Beyond music, Rea also spoke openly about decades of serious health battles. After suffering pancreatic cancer, doctors removed his pancreas in 2001, leaving him a Type 1 diabetic dependent on dozens of daily pills. He later endured a stroke in 2016 and ongoing kidney problems, admitting that he never truly recovered from the physical toll. Still, he joked that his heart had remained “very good” through it all.

Just hours before his death was announced, Rea quietly shared a final nod to his Christmas classic on social media – an image of a snowy motorway with the words “Driving home for Christmas with a thousand memories.”
It was a fitting farewell from a man whose most famous song captured not festive excess, but love, survival and the long road home.

No cameras. No script. Just cages, fear… and one life-changing decision.

When Pete Wicks stepped onto a remote dog-meat farm in South Korea, the former TOWIE star wasn’t chasing a storyline — he was answering a call for help that would leave him shaken to his core.

More than 170 dogs were crammed into rusted wire cages, many trembling, malnourished and moments away from slaughter. Some had been born there, never knowing grass, toys, or a gentle human touch. Others were believed to be former pets, abandoned or stolen

And this time… the world didn’t look away.

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 “THEIR EYES BROKE ME”

Working alongside international animal welfare charities, Pete joined a painstaking rescue mission to liberate every single dog from the site

Volunteers carefully lifted terrified animals from the pens — wrapping them in blankets, whispering to calm them, carrying them out into daylight for the very first time.

“You don’t forget those eyes,” Pete later said.
“They didn’t know what was happening — only that someone was finally being kind.”

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 A JOURNEY FROM HELL TO HEALING

After the rescue, the dogs began their long road to freedom — flown to the UK, US and Canada for medical treatment, rehabilitation and eventual adoption.

For many, it was the first time they felt:

clean air

soft bedding

hands that didn’t hurt

Pete was there loading carriers, calming frightened pups, and using his platform to shine a spotlight on a hidden cruelty most people never see.

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 MORE THAN A  CELEBRITY MOMENT

This wasn’t about fame.

It was about responsibility.

About refusing to let suffering stay invisible.

“Cruelty survives when nobody looks,” a volunteer said.
“Pete looked — and he acted.”

His involvement helped drive awareness, donations, and global support for future rescue missions.

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 NOT THE END — BUT A BEGINNING

For the 170 dogs saved, this is the start of a new life.

For countless others still trapped, it’s a warning to the world.

And for millions watching, it’s proof that compassion isn’t loud — it’s hands in cages, tears in silence, and choosing to do something when it would be easier to walk away.

Pete Wicks didn’t rescue 170 dogs alone.

But he stood there.
He lifted them.
He stayed.

And because of that…

170 lives now have something they never had before: hope. 

Sir Richard Branson has paid a deeply moving tribute to his late wife Joan, celebrating her life alongside their children during an intimate New Year service on Necker Island.

Six weeks after Joan’s death at the age of 80, the billionaire entrepreneur gathered family and close friends on his 74-acre private island in the British Virgin Islands for what he described as a “beautiful celebration” marked by songs, laughter and tears. The ceremony brought together their two children, Holly, 44, and Sam, 40, in a moment of shared remembrance and gratitude.

Branson first announced Joan’s passing in November, writing that he was “heartbroken” to lose the woman who had been his partner for half a century. He said she was not only an extraordinary wife, but also the most loving mother and grandmother their family could have wished for, calling her his best friend, guiding light and entire world.

Footage shared online showed Branson, his children and guests dressed in white, walking in single file along the island’s rugged coastline beneath a glowing moon. Despite nursing an arm injury, Branson later addressed the gathering, raising a glass of champagne as he spoke about a life filled with love, joy and unforgettable memories.

In his tribute, he explained that his family has always believed in celebrating people while they are alive and after they are gone, saying that was exactly what they had done for Joan. He described the evening as a heartfelt farewell, full of stories, music and emotion, honouring a woman he called an incredible partner, mum, grandmother and friend.

Branson added that the family chose to hold the service under the brightest moon of the year, marking the end of what he described as a beautiful month. Separate images showed him and son Sam sitting quietly together on the beach, reflecting beneath the rising moon.

Sam, a talented musician, also performed during the ceremony and later shared that it had been a very special service for a very special woman. Holly, meanwhile, posted her own emotional tribute, admitting the initial shock and pain of her mother’s death had slowly turned into gratitude for 44 years of unconditional love. She described Joan as one in a billion, brilliant and kind, and thanked supporters around the world for the messages, cards and flowers that helped the family feel held and loved.

The couple married on Necker Island in 1989 after meeting years earlier at The Manor in Oxfordshire. Branson has previously said Joan was unimpressed by his early showmanship, something he quickly realised made her even more special.

Great British Bake Off presenter Alison Hammond has struggled with her weight for most of her adult life — but today she says she finally feels confident, healthy and genuinely at peace with herself.

Now 50, Alison recently stunned fans after revealing she is happily in love with boyfriend David, 28, and has even dropped a quiet marriage bombshell after shedding an astonishing 13 stone.

At her heaviest, Alison weighed close to 30 stone. She has previously admitted that she sometimes booked an extra airline seat to avoid discomfort or embarrassment for other passengers. Over the years, she has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of her size — from the trauma of having a gastric band fitted to feeling deeply ashamed of her appearance.

So what really sparked the transformation?

Ahead of presenting the festive repeat of last year’s Great Christmas Bake Off this Saturday (December 20), Alison has finally opened up about the powerful moment that changed everything.

The turning point, she says, was the heartbreaking loss of her mother in 2020. Her mum, who suffered from type-2 diabetes, had repeatedly warned Alison about the dangers after she herself was diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

“Mum said to me, ‘If you can, sort out your weight, Alison,’” she told Good Housekeeping.
Those words, combined with grief and fear, stayed with her — and ignited a determination she had never felt before.

Although Alison has publicly supported weight-loss medication for those who need it, she admitted she personally chose not to go down the injection route because of safety concerns. She hasn’t ruled it out forever, but so far, she says, her weight loss has been achieved without jabs or injections.

Earlier this year, Alison told Closer that she has now lost around 13st 7lbs — and insists there was no extreme dieting or punishing regime behind it.

Instead, she works with a personal trainer when she can, fits in walks on busy days, eats in moderation and no longer believes in denying herself food.
“I don’t deny myself anything,” she said.

There is, however, one lifestyle change she credits above all others: giving up alcohol.

During a segment on This Morning, Alison revealed that becoming teetotal has completely changed her life. She said she now wakes up feeling clearer, happier and healthier. Even though co-host Dermot O’Leary pointed out she had never been a heavy drinker, Alison insisted the impact has been huge.
“Teetotal is the way forward,” she declared.

Her transformation hasn’t just improved her health — it has transformed her personal life too.

With her relationship with Russian masseur David Putman growing stronger, friends say wedding plans are firmly back on the table. The couple, who have a 22-year age gap, began dating in December 2023 and went public with their romance in 2024, soon making their red-carpet debut.

Alison has described their connection as fitting together “like a jigsaw” and recently said David has “the most beautiful energy.” Insiders say her desire to look and feel her best on her wedding day has only intensified her focus.

Beyond weight loss, Alison has also invested heavily in skincare, regular facials and natural products. She now works out consistently, walks more than ever and feels her confidence — and energy — soaring. With whispers of new professional opportunities, including possible work in the US, those close to her say she is happier and more motivated than she has been in years.

And after everything she’s been through, Alison says she finally feels grateful — not just for the body she’s rebuilt, but for the love she’s found.

Declan Donnelly and Ali Astall Stun Fans With Secret Twin Baby Reveal at Age 50 — and It’s the NAMES That No One Saw Coming

For years, they chose silence instead of headlines.
Privacy instead of publicity.
A quiet life instead of constant speculation.

And then — without warning — Declan Donnelly and his longtime partner, Ali Astall, did the unthinkable.

Early on a peaceful London morning, while much of the city was still waking up, a single post appeared online.

Just one photograph — and a handful of words powerful enough to set social media ablaze.

The image showed Declan, 50, bathed in soft natural light, cradling two newborn babies in his arms.

Wrapped in simple cream blankets, the twins slept soundly, completely unaware that their arrival had just sparked a global reaction.

Beside him sat Ali, her face glowing with emotion — smiling through unmistakable tears.

Within minutes, fans realized this was no ordinary announcement.

This was a double bombshell.

Not only had the couple quietly welcomed twin babies after years of guarding their private journey — they had done it without a single leak, rumour, or confirmation along the way.

“They waited years.”
“They kept it completely private.”
“And then they shared everything in one unforgettable moment.”

The post spread at lightning speed across social media.
Screenshots flooded timelines.
Entertainment outlets scrambled to push out updates.

Fans around the world reacted with a mix of shock, joy, and disbelief.

But as the initial surprise began to settle, it became clear that it wasn’t only the twins themselves capturing everyone’s attention.

It was their names.

In the caption, Declan and Ali quietly revealed the twins’ names for the very first time:
Theodore James Donnelly and Elijah Rowan Donnelly.

Almost instantly, the internet erupted.

Fans called the names “unexpected,” “deeply meaningful,” and “beautifully classic.”

Others praised their timeless quality, noting how both felt traditional yet emotionally rich.

Online, speculation quickly followed — with users wondering about family connections, personal symbolism, and whether the names paid tribute to loved ones from the couple’s past.

“Theodore” was widely seen as a name rooted in strength and legacy, while “Elijah” sparked discussion for its softer, more poetic tone.

The middle names — James and Rowan — only deepened the intrigue, sending fans searching for hidden meanings behind every choice.

One comment summed up the collective feeling perfectly:
“The names feel chosen with love, not trends.”

The secrecy surrounding the twins’ arrival only amplified the emotional impact.

In an age where celebrity lives are documented in real time, Declan and Ali’s decision to wait — and to speak only when they were ready — felt almost radical.

Sources close to the couple described the announcement as “deeply intentional.”

According to insiders, the post was shared without media advisers or promotional strategy.
“This wasn’t about attention,” one source said.

“It was about family.”

Friends say becoming a parent later in life has brought a profound sense of peace to Declan.

“There’s a calmness about him,” one insider shared. “He feels grounded.”

Ali, meanwhile, has been widely praised for her strength and quiet grace.

Messages poured in applauding her decision to protect such a deeply personal chapter of their lives until now.

“She guarded her family fiercely,” one fan wrote.

As the day went on, reactions continued to flood in — from fellow celebrities, longtime supporters, and parents who saw their own journeys reflected in the story.

Many described the announcement as “quietly powerful” and “deeply moving.”

And then, just as deliberately as it appeared, the moment ended.

No follow-up posts were shared.
No interviews were announced.

Two names.

And two newborn lives, introduced to the world on their own terms.

Sometimes the biggest stories don’t arrive with noise or spectacle.

Sometimes, they arrive softly — and linger with us long after the moment has passed.

TOWIE cast member Pete Wicks is reported to have bagged a second series of his TV show For Dogs’ Sake.
Earlier this year Pete, 37, hosted four episodes of the programme for U&W. It was filmed at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Basildon, Essex.

Now, according to reports, the former Strictly Come Dancing fave will front another run of the show after commissioners were pleased with the initial series.

Alison Hammond under fire

Furthermore, a telly insider is said to have compared the reality TV veteran to showbiz legend Paul O’Grady. He presented 11 series of For The Love Of Dogs on ITV before his passing in March 2023.

This Morning star Alison Hammond subsequently took over the reins from Paul as host, but has been slammed by some unhappy viewers on social media.

Alison later hit back at the haters, suggesting they switch off if they don’t want to watch. But negative remarks about her have persisted online.

Some viewers criticise Alison Hammond on social media (Credit: ITV)

Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake news update

A source is reported to have told The Sun about Pete: “The show got a great reception when it aired earlier this year. And not just because he was still basking in the afterglow of Strictly.

Many viewers compared For Dogs’ Sake to For The Love Of Dogs.

“Many viewers compared For Dogs’ Sake to show For The Love Of Dogs, and said he was a worthy successor to the late, great Paul O’Grady who hosted the ITV show.”
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Stirring the pot, the unnamed insider is said to have added: “It will be interesting news for ITV, as it has just launched a second series of For The Love Of Dogs under new host Alison Hammond.”

ED! has approached a representative for Pete Wicks for comment.

‘Pete would’ve been perfect’

When For The Love Of Dogs returned to ITV with a new, 13th series earlier this week, detractors of Alison frequently brought Pete’s name up as their preferred alternative to present the programme.

“You need a different host ASAP. Take a look at Pete Wicks For Dogs’ Sake’. He would’ve been perfect to take over from our darling Paul #FLOD,” one X user sniped.

Another suggested: “Surely someone like Pete Wicks would be a better host of For The Love Of Dogs.”

And a third claimed: “The presenter should be Pete Wicks or the Crufts presenter Radzi Chinyanganya. Both of these are dynamic talented presenters who love dogs. I’ve taken the advice that Alison gave us last season. She said: ‘If you don’t want to watch, don’t watch.’ Thanks Alison, I won’t watch!”

ED! readers also voted in an exclusive online poll, with a huge 87% of respondents backing hunky Pete to take over from Alison.

Peter Andre has gushed about his new born daughterCredit: Rex

Peter Andre has shared a touching insight into his new family life after welcoming his second daughter with wife Emily — and he admits their little girl has changed everything.

The loved-up couple welcomed Arabella Rose into the world back in April, marking a new chapter for the family.

Emily gave birth to Arabella in April this yearCredit: dr_emily_official

Already parents to Theo, seven, and Amelia, nine, Peter, 51, and Emily, 35, are also raising Peter’s older children Junior and Princess from his previous marriage to Katie Price.

a group of people standing on a red carpet with britain written on the wall behind them 5 Peter spoke to The Sun at The Pride of Britain Awards with wife Emily and his oldest children Junior and PrincessCredit: Getty

Speaking exclusively to reporters at the Pride of Britain Awards, Peter couldn’t hide his emotion as he talked about his six-month-old daughter.“She’s beautiful,” he said. “She has honestly made us complete — she really has.”

Emily revealed the night out was a big moment for her as she’d left Arabella at home for the first time.“It’s the first time I’ve really left her,” she admitted.

Peter added:“It’s taken a lot to get her out,” before Emily laughed:

“I had a bit of a wobble, but we’re fine!”

Asked how they are coping with life as a family of five, Emily explained:“It’s a juggle — but we’ve got helping hands,” pointing to Junior and Princess, who have both thrown themselves into big-sister and big-brother duties.

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A Dancing Star in the Making?

a family posing for a picture in front of a christmas tree 5 Peter and Emily pictured with Princess, Junior, Amelia and TheoCredit: peterandre/Instagram

Peter also hinted that baby Arabella might already be following in the family’s musical footsteps.“She is dancing — she loves dancing at the minute,” he smiled.

“She could potentially become one of Diversity… you never know. The next generation.”

The Andre clan made a rare red-carpet appearance together at the awards, marking one of their first public outings since Arabella’s arrival. v

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The Emotional Birth Announcement

Peter is now a proud father of fiveCredit: Instagram

Peter and Emily first shared the joyful news of Arabella’s birth on Instagram in April.

He wrote:“Just minutes old…

We feel so overwhelmed right now. So happy to welcome our beautiful girl to the family.
Mum and daughter are doing amazing. Born Tuesday 2nd April 2024, 7lb 3oz and thankfully very healthy

Baby has been spoilt with cuddles from Junior, Princess, Amelia and Theo who are all in love with their new little sister.
As parents, we couldn’t be happier.”

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Why Peter Rarely Uses Her Name

While the couple chose the elegant name Arabella, Peter later admitted he doesn’t actually call her that very often.

Writing in his column for new! magazine, he shared:“Arabella is now seven weeks old — where has the time gone?

I still haven’t called Arabella by her name. I absolutely love it and she really suits it — but I still call her ‘bubba’.”

With Arabella now firmly settling into family life, Peter says he has never felt more complete — surrounded by love, laughter and the joyful chaos of raising five children.

Jesy Nelson has revealed she is fighting for SMA1 screening at birth after her twin daughters could have avoided severe muscular disease with early treatment.

On Sunday, the former Little Mix star, 34, explained that after ‘the most gruelling three or four months’ her eight-month-old daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA1).

The genetic neuromuscular disease causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to motor neuron loss.

Jesy was tearful as she explained that the condition ‘affects every muscle in the body down to legs, arms, breathing and swallowing’, adding that ‘essentially what it does over time is it kills the muscles in the body’.

Now, the singer has shares an update from hospital as she revealed that she has put a petition in to try and get newborn babies screened from birth for SMA and is ‘determined and ready to fight’ to see it approved.

If SMA1 is treated pre-symptomatically (at or near birth), the disease can be largely prevented, and many children develop with minimal or no symptoms.

Jesy Nelson has revealed she is fighting for SMA1 screening at birth after her twin daughters could have avoided severe muscular disease with early treatment

The singer, 34, explained on Sunday that her eight-month-old daughters Ocean Jade and Story Monroe have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Opening up in a new Instagram video filmed in a hospital, Jesy said: ‘Hey guys I just wanted to come on here to basically say thank you genuinely so much from the bottom of my heart for the outpour of support and beautiful messages for me and other families dealing with this horrible diagnosis.

‘I am genuinely so overwhelmed from the level of support and I just want to say thank you for sharing, learning about it, took the time to watch it and send their beautiful messages, thank you I appreciate it so much.

‘I also wanted to let you guys know, I am starting a petition to try and get the newborn screening heel prick testing from birth and I just need you to know that I am so determined to make this happen and I am going to fight as much as I can to make this part of the newborn screening.

‘It’s currently under review so I will keep you updated and also I will be on This Morning tomorrow talking about my baby girls. I love you all so much and I can’t thank you enough for the support. We have along way to go but I love you so much.’

On Sunday, Jesy said that doctors initially dismissed her fears about her baby twins not hitting milestones because they were born prematurely.

In her emotional video posted to Instagram she explained that her mum had first noticed that the twins’ legs weren’t as mobile as maybe they should be.

Jesy then took them to the doctors to get things looked at and routine health visitors had also checked them over.

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She explained: ‘A few months ago my mum noticed that the girls were not showing as much movement in their legs as they should be.

The singer has shared an update from hospital as she revealed that she started a petition to try and get newborn babies screened from birth for SMA and is ‘determined’ to see it approved

If SMA1 is treated pre-symptomatically (at or near birth), the disease can be largely prevented, and many children develop with minimal or no symptoms

After thanking fans for their support Jesy said: ‘I wanted to let you guys know, I am starting a petition to try and get the newborn screening heel prick testing from birth’

‘It wasn’t really a concern to me at the time because from the minute I left NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), I was told “Your babies are premature, so do not compare your babies to other babies. They won’t reach the same milestones, take them as they are and they will get where they need to be when they do”.’

Health visitors also offered reassurance when Jesy and her partner Zion also grew concerned about their feeding.

However, they were told the babies were ‘great and healthy’ and there wasn’t anything to worry about.

After later undergoing further tests, they were given the SMA Type 1 diagnosis.

Choking back tears the singer said in her video: ‘If it’s not treated in time your baby’s life expectancy will not make it past the age of two.’

She went on to explain that Great Ormond Street have advised that the girls ‘are probably never going to be able to walk or regain their neck strength so they will be disabled’.

She added: ‘The best thing we can do right now is get them treatment and hope for the best.’

Jesy welcomed her twin daughters with partner Zion on May 15, 2025.

‘I just need you to know that I am so determined to make this happen and I am going to fight as much as I can to make this part of the newborn screening’

She added: ‘It’s currently under review so I will keep you updated and also I will be on This Morning tomorrow talking about my baby girls’

What is spinal muscular atrophy?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a disease that weakens a patient’s strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord.

It results in gradual muscle wasting and the severity of symptoms varies by type

Type 1 SMA is the most severe and is evident at birth. The weakening of muscles means sufferers cannot sit and usually leads to death by the age of five

Type 2  is intermediate with the sufferer being unable to stand

Type 3 is mild and makes it difficult to get up from a sitting position, while

Type 4 sufferers don’t have symptoms until they are in their 20s or 30s

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She spent much of her difficult pregnancy in hospital before the girls were delivered at 31 weeks which was followed by a stay in the NICU.

‘After the most gruelling three, four months and endless appointments the girls have now been diagnosed with a severe muscular disease – SMA Type 1,’ she explained in her video.

‘Once the girls got treated, it was a very rapid process because time is of the essence with this disease’ Jesy said of the twins’ treatment plan from Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, adding that there is no cure for SMA.

She said the girls have had their treatment over the past few weeks which ‘I am so grateful for because without it they will die.’

‘It has just been endless hospital appointments, I feel like the hospital has become my second home and I feel like I have had to become a nurse because I have to put them on breathing machines and do stuff that no mother should have to do with their child.’

Jesy broke down as she admitted: ‘The last few months have been the most heartbreaking time of my life. I literally feel like my whole life has done a 360. I almost feel like I am grieving a life I thought I was going to have with my children.

‘I truly believe my girls will defy all the odds with the right help and do things that have never been done.’

She ended her video by explaining she wanted to make the post to help others and raise awareness of early diagnosis in children and the signs to look for which include floppiness in babies, bell-shaped bellies and rapid breathing.

She also stressed the need for a heel prick test at birth ‘which can literally save their legs, and so many parts of their body.’

Ocean Jade and Story Monroe were born at just 31 weeks old, after Jesy was diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) – a rare condition that can put one or both babies at risk.

Before being released from hospital the twins had been receiving treatment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

On Sunday, Jesy broke down in tears as she said that doctors initially dismissed her fears about her baby twins not hitting milestones because they were born prematurely

Jesy announced she was expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion back in January 2025 after rumours they had split. They got engaged later that year

Jesy recently opened up about their premature births, telling fans: ‘Nothing or no one will ever be able to prepare you as a parent for NICU.

In March 2025 during her pregnancy, Jesy had to undergo an emergency procedure after suffering complications and was advised to remain in hospital until she was at least 32 weeks into her pregnancy.

Throughout the ordeal, her partner Zion admitted he and Jesy, who was seven months pregnant at the time of her procedure, had ‘grown to understand each other on a deeper level’.

Jesy announced she was expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion back in January 2025 after rumours they had split.