Inside Davina McCall's love life from ex-husband to boyfriend Michael Douglas

24 September 2024, 11:15

Davina McCall with ex-husband and new boyfriend — Davina McCall has been open and honest about her relationship history. Picture: Getty/ ITV/ Davina McCall - Instagram

By Alice Dear

Davina McCall has found love again with hairdresser Michael Douglas after splitting from her ex-husband Matthew Robertson after 17 years together.

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Davina McCall is hosting ITV's latest dating show for single parents - My Mum Your Dad - after campaigning for a more inclusive dating show.

Speaking of the show and the participants, the former Big Brother host explained people in mid-life with previous relationships and kids will be looking for something different when looking for love again.

The TV star has been through a lot of this herself, having been married twice, welcoming three children and then finding love again later in life with a new boyfriend and partner.

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As Davina hosts My Mum, Your Dad, we take a look at her love life, from ex-husband of 17 years to her relationship with hairdresser Michael Douglas.

Davina McCall will host the new ITV series Your Mum, My Dad — Davina McCall hosts new ITV dating series Your Mum, My Dad. Picture: ITV

Who is Davina McCall's ex-husband?

Davina was married to TV presenter Matthew Robertson for 17 years before announcing their split in 2017.

Davina and Matthew started dating after working together and got married on 29th June 2000 in a ceremony at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire.

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They went on to welcome three children together and in April 2015 they renewed their vows.

However, the pair announced their split in 2017, with Davina saying in a statement at the time: “I am very sad to say Matthew and I have separated. Our amazing children are our number one priority.”

She later referred to the time of her split and divorce as "absolute emotional turmoil".

Davina was also previously married in 1997 to Andrew Leggett, however, they split after a few months.

Davina and Matthew got married in 2000 and divorced in 2017. Picture: Getty

Who is Davina McCall's boyfriend?

Davina is currently in a relationship with her former hair stylist Michael Douglas.

The pair started dating in 2019 after over two decades worth of friendship as he often worked with the presenter in her Big Brother days.

They have been living together since early 2022 and now are only too happy to show off their relationship in their very own podcast, Making The Cut.

In recent interviews, she has thanked Michael for "making her a better person" and that she feels their romance is "too precious to talk about in public" as she reveals why she likes to keep personal details close to her chest.