It has never grown back in the 15 years since. Find Dan Hipgrave stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. This account already exists. It was the best thing ever.". Gail became overwhelmed with motherhood and constantly felt she "wasn't good enough". In the 1990s, she famously posed nude for FHM, which was projected on to the Houses of Parliament. [5] In her autobiography, Porter says she did not know about the stunt until it was reported the following day. Gail Porter has revealed she was left homeless and without money after her TV career 'just stopped' when she refused to wear wigs after her alopecia diagnosis. The presenter told how she suffered from crippling post-natal depression after Honeys birth. It starts when I was sectioned.. Porter revealed that the couple separated eight months ago but have kept the news secret.. 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[3] After making an unsuccessful bid to join the presentation team of the BBC children's show Blue Peter,[4] she presented family-friendly television programmes, or ones aimed at children. Porter her self started suffering from alopecia in 2005, after post-natal depression and the separation from her husband, the Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave. Im travelling to the UK next week, what will be closed during the queens funeral? This is how it is. "Then the negative comments started and I go really depressed, so depressed I didn't want to leave the house.". "They're a cracking couple and really go well together - they're like peas and carrots," he added. Family & Personal Life. Gail Porter (born 23 March 1971) is a Scottish television personality, former model and actress. The separated in 2004 and later divorced. It was scary at first. Gail Porter was married to English musician and writer, Dan Hipgrave from 2001-2005. 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In 1999, a naked photo of her was projected on to the Houses of Parliament as a stunt to promote FHM magazine's 100 Sexiest Women In The World. She said she felt no benefit from the stay. The regime will be a stern test for former Top Of The Pops presenter Gail, 41, who will only be allowed to contact little Honey through the online video She said:"My hair is coming back as white fluff so it looks a bit like a halo, but it's come back and gone so many times, I don't waste time thinking about it.". The presenter, 49, was at the height of her career in the 90s, hosting shows including Top Of The Pops, Children In Need and The Big Breakfast. The TV personality shares a blissful marriage with her husband, Dan Hipgrave, an English musician and writer. Dan Hipgrave, 42, is an English musician and the lead guitarist of indie band Toploader. The Manic Street Preachers would just walk in for a cup of tea, and I was like, Seriously this is my job?. Showing Editorial results for dan hipgrave. I think it's worked out pretty well. I felt as if I'd done everything wrong and I couldn't stop crying. Porter attended Portobello High School in Edinburgh. She claims she was never serious about taking her own life. The couple married in August 2001 and have a two-year-old daughter, Honey. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. He said: She left a voicemail on my phone and I could tell she was not well. [24] On 12 April 2006 she said "It is possible that I'm going to get my hair back. "They had projected the image as a publicity stunt for FHM's 10o sexiest women but I knew nothing about what they were planning. It was rotten for Dan. Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. In October 2010, Porter hosted a documentary on Current TV, Gail Porter on Prostitution[11] which investigated prostitution laws. The star was married to husband Dan Hipgrave from 2001-2005 Credit: Rex 5 TV personality Gail Porter has partnered with Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation to raise awareness of the . [1] Music career For Gail, the most terrifying part of her journey was when she was sectioned for 28 days. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We separated eight months ago, but have tried to keep it quiet, Porter told the Daily Mail, describing her marriage to the Toploader guitarist as the hardest thing Ive ever done. And he was like, I didnt say anything.. No I don't want to wear a wig. To anyone passing on that summers day, it must have seemed the typical extended family get-together. I could not think of anything nicer than having a hug every single night. Their stormy relationship hit the headlines in November when police were called to their London home over a drunken fight. Things like, what do you do? Gail was married to Honey's dad, Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave, between 2001 and 2006 and previously dated Prodigy frontman Keith Flint, who died in 2019, from 1999 to 2000. Then, in April 2011, Gail reached her lowest point when she was sectioned. I didnt know what to do so I walked her around the room.. I was staying between houses and I got a phone call through a friend and they said would I think about doing Big Brother. G. ail Porter has blamed her rock star husband Dan Hipgrave for causing her stress and depression. It was 1999 and it was the height of Gail's career - it was also the same year the image of her naked appeared on the side of the Houses of Parliament. Partygate civil servant Sue Gray could be barred from joining Labour for a year as 'vindictive' Cabinet Why you DON'T need to ask your in-laws' permission to propose! - IMDb Mini Biography By: Andrew Morris . But she was dealt a devastating blow last year when her ex-boyfriend, Prodgy star, Keith Flint, was found dead in his home. She appeared surprised at the presence of around 100 onlookers who had lined the streets opposite the building to catch a glimpse of the celebrity wedding. Hospital in Edinburgh. A nude picture of TV presenter Gail Porter was projected onto the Houses of Parliament in 1999. The mum-of-one 's fall from grace was complete and at one point she ended up sleeping rough on a park bench. "It was a control thing. "I went to the pub to get a drink and a police officer sat down next to me, I jokingly asked him if her was going to arrest me. We have a good friendship and a lovely baby. 'For some reason, the body's immune system begins to attack its own hair follicles. Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Porter revealed that the couple separated eight months ago but have kept the news secret. Daniel Hipgrave (born 5 August 1975[1]) is an English musician and writer, best known as the guitarist of the Post-Britpop/alternative rock band Toploader. In November, the former children's TV presenter dialled 999 during a drunken row at their north London home. Dan said: Lynsey and I met in 2006 in north London when we were introduced by a mutual friend, Chris Moyles. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I hardly saw her for a year. Alopecia, which causes baldness, is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. TV presenter Gail Porter today described her wedding to pop star Dan Hipgrave as the best day of her life. Experts blast plan to resurrect 29bn Help to Buy scheme before the next election saying proposal by Rishi Do YOU live in one of the UK's UFO hotspots? Lynsey with her husband, Dan Hipgrave. Gail Porter and her rock star husband Dan Hipgrave with their daughter, Honey (Image: Daily Mirror) "They had to get rid of my nipple. She started her television career in children's TV, before branching out into modelling and presenting mainstream TV. "They are made for each other, they are both as mad as each other, so the marriage will last for ages. In 2017 she became the brand ambassador for the insolvency practitioner Creditfix, meeting with the public and speaking openly about her struggles with debt in several corporate videos. By Her hair started growing back in May 2010, but fell again at the end of that year. Porter, wearing a ring with 33 diamonds, and her husband hugged and kissed each other several times as they briefly posed for waiting photographers. She had a rock star husband, Toploader's Dan Hipgrave, and was delighted when their daughter, Honey was born in 2002. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Gail, who was sectioned in 2011 and has been open about battling her mental health demons, adds: There have been days Ive come home crying when someones said something or laughed at me on the Tube. When I speak to Honey, I never feel like a grown-up.'. Me and my daughter (18-year-old student Honey) are addicted. He said: That whole period was a bit of a blur, to be honest. Husband: Dan Hipgrave (m. 2008) Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available : Lynsey Hipgrave Net Worth. But they didnt choose me. JUST days before she checked into rehab, Gail Porter agreed to meet her ex-husband Dan Hipgrave and his new wife Lynsey for a picnic on Londons Hampstead Heath. [21] She decided not to wear a hat or wig in order to raise awareness of the condition. Id been married and divorced and thats not cheap. EXCLUSIVE Home win! Dan and I have broken up. And I honestly cannot wait for the day when she is better., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I think she might have overdosed on something, although I cant be sure. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. I'm very lucky. Ive told her, When you get back I want to see the new Gail Porter.. 'People go through a lot of worse things. 1979. "Ive been homeless, Ive been bankrupt, Ive lost my hair, lost my mum and dad Im still here. She spent several weeks in hospital, with two nights where she was on suicide watch.". When I was bald, I went through a period where I seemed to do nothing except TV programmes about being bald. View our online Press Pack. Alopecia areata usually affects teenagers and young adults, but it can affect people of any age. Porter, aged 33, said the couple had rushed into marriage too quickly. Lynsey Hipgrave (ne Horn; born 6 September 1979) is an English television . She says: I got very ill when I got back and I wasnt sure if it was Covid or not, so it was just me and my dads ashes in my flat and I wasnt allowed to see anybody. Regular panellist on Channel 5's The Wright Stuff. He says he and his wife have provided a level of stability in Honeys life that Gail appreciates. After recently turning 50, Gail Porter would love nothing more than to fall in love again, The former TV presenter, pictured in 1999, lost her hair to scalp condition alopecia in 2005, Gail was married to Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave between 2001 and 2006, In 1999, a naked photo of Gail was projected on to the Houses of Parliament as a stunt to promote FHM magazines 100 Sexiest Women In The World, Gail has toyed with the idea of using dating apps such as Tinder or celeb favourite Raya, Gail dated Prodigy frontman Keith Flint, who died in 2019, from 1999 to 2000, In her Nineties heyday, Gail presented The Big Breakfast, Top Of The Pops and TFI Friday, Gail and Dan, who share daughter Honey, separated after three years of marriage in 2004 and later divorced, In 2014 Gail found herself homeless and sleeping rough on a park bench, Gail took part in Celebrity Big Brother in September 2015, Gail was sectioned in 2011 and has been open about battling her mental health demons, Credit: WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digit, Gail has plenty to look forward to, as she is planning big celebrations for her recent 50th birthday, Gail now earns a living with TV appearances, recording voice overs and hosting The Gail Porter Show on Islington Radio, Resilient Gail is now penning her own book where she will open up about her mental health battles, Gail Porter reveals she was homeless, penniless and sleeping on benches after her TV career dried up, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [12][13], She appeared at London Fashion Week in September 2014[14] and wrote of her experiences for the magazine. Gail has so much to live for. A lot of people judge you, thinking Id spent loads of money. She says: My hair fell out, I was sectioned, I was put into a secure unit for 28 days, so thats not the most appealing thing. Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, People are only just realising why soy sauce bottles have two openings, I cancelled my daughters birthday party after she put her friend in big danger, The bargain store hailed as B&M meets The Range that some 'didn't know existed', I'm a Primark superfan and did a HUGE haul - I've found THE shoe for summer, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Tough times: Gail Porter has revealed she was left homeless and without money after her TV career 'just stopped' when she refused to wear wigs after her alopecia diagnosis Talking in a new. Gail said: "Every time I lost weight someone would tell me I looked great and I thought that was good. Dan Hipgrave, 42, is an English musician and the lead guitarist of indie band Toploader. One hundred percent. Special white blood cells in the body, known as T-lymphocytes, cause the hair to stop growing,' she adds. Gail was married to Honey's dad, Toploader guitarist Dan Hipgrave, between 2001 and 2006 and previously dated Prodigy frontman Keith Flint, who died in 2019, from 1999 to 2000. 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Gail also modelled for magazines such as FHM - in 1999 a nude photograph of her was projected onto the Houses Of Parliament in a bid for MPs to vote for her in the FHM Sexiest Women poll. Apparently it was offensive - unlike a 100ft a**e. So eventually I had nowhere to stay. 'This is why you don't take everything for granted. Hipgrave was previously married to Gail Porter, a Scottish TV presenter in 2001. Im not used to having people in the house.. "The first thing I heard about it was on the news the next morning - there was my bottom on the Houses of Parliament. - says Toploader star and ex-husband of Gail Porter. Gail has 14-year-old daughter Honey with her Toploader guitarist ex-husband Dan Hipgrave and before she became a mother she was a 90s tabloid star, who famously posed naked on the Houses of Parliament in 1999. I know she is not going to let that bond slip away. After . How old is Gail Porter: 51 years old Female Birthday: March 23, 1971 Zodiac sign: Aries Nationality: Scotland How tall is Gail Porter : 5ft 2 (159cm) Spouse: Dan Hipgrave ( m. 2001; div. Life moves on.". The song was recorded in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and was released digitally through independent record label Saga Entertainment on 30 November 2018 under the artist name The Celebs. Daniel Hipgrave (born 5 August 1975 [1]) is an English musician and writer, best known as the guitarist of the Post-Britpop / alternative rock band Toploader . Talking in a new candid interview, the TV star also credited her daughter Honey, 18, who she shares with ex-husbandDan Hipgrave, for 'saving her life'. In 2008 Dan married the TV and radio presenter Lynsey Horn. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. And she has to get better. Devastatingly, Gail had no idea how her image would be used. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. '. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? "I can be quite fiery when I'm upset, but he didn't hit me, as the papers have reported. Her marriage fell apart, the work dried up, she battled an eating disorder and went bankrupt. However, Gail's problems started long before the public were aware there was something wrong. And he tells how he advised Gail to use their daughters image to help her through her darkest hours. Gail Porter married Dan Hipgrave, Toploader guitarist in August 2001. Her new series, Spooked Scotland . You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. (August 10, 2001 - 2005) (divorced, 1 child), View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. The immune system - the body's defense system - turns on itself. By 2004 they had separated and later divorced. 'I'm bald and I don't feel confident about dating. service Skype. Im not paying to get laid. After the wedding, she said: "It was the best day of my life. She says: Its all the bad stuff but with a wee tiny bit of humour. [citation needed]. . There is strong evidence to suggest that alopecia, like other auto-immune diseases, runs in families. Gail has to complete this programme then stay healthy. She explained: "I got asked to do a photoshoot for the front cover and I thought that was great. She later explained: "We were at home, and after we had put Honey to bed, we started drinking wine, just a couple of bottles, and we both got drunk and things got out of hand. Her husband's name is Dan Hipgrave. You have an amazing daughter, people who love you and you are incredibly talented., I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that if Gail can get healthy she will be able to revive her career. She explained: "I went for a walk on hampstead Heath and I knew I wasn't mentally together. Their stormy relationship hit the headlines in November when police were called to their London home over a drunken fight. Speaking to Closer Magazine, she explained that losing her hair to alopecia has affected her self-confidence. beach. In 2008 Hipgrave appeared as the resident travel expert on BBC2's Market Kitchen as well as reporting live from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Maidstone for BBC One. 'Basically, if anyone wants to date me, that would be great. TV presenter Gail Porter has split from her musician husband Dan Hipgrave, it emerged today. Stress has been shown to prolong the problem. I have even been blamed for her losing her hair. [1], In April 1998, Toploader signed a six-album deal with S2 Records, a subsidiary of Sony Records. Already getting in the party mood! She praised the staff but said the resources and facilities were under-funded. Hipgrave had arrived for the wedding a short time earlier, accompanied by the best man, Toploader lead singer Joe Washbourne. By this point I realised we were different people and knew the end of our relationship was near., Asked how bad the relationship got, Dan says: It was fiery but I think some things should be kept private. [32] She stated the signature on the documents to have her involuntarily committed to psychiatric treatment was that of her boyfriend, after texting him to say she felt suicidal. 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