Strictly Come Dancing celebrity, Alex Kingston, recently shared the challenges she faced on her journey to motherhood. The Doctor Who actress bravely revealed her battle with womb cancer last year, leading to a hysterectomy and subsequent radiotherapy. After undergoing these treatments, the 62-year-old expressed feeling rejuvenated and healthier than she has in years.
In addition to her health struggles, Alex opened up about her difficult path to becoming a mother, recounting the challenging process of undergoing multiple rounds of IVF before conceiving her daughter, Salome Violetta Haertel, born in 2001 to her former husband, Florian Haertel. She candidly discussed the emotional toll of fertility treatments, emphasizing the desperation and uncertainty surrounding the outcomes.
Having been married three times, including to actor Ralph Fiennes and currently to Jonathan Stamp, Alex reflected on her relationships and highlighted her admiration for her current husband’s organized nature, contrasting with her more spontaneous personality. She praised their complementary dynamic and shared her fascination with his storytelling abilities.
Currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional dancer Johannes Radebe, Alex has been impressing audiences with her performances. She recently received high praise for her Rumba technique, earning her first 10 of the series from judge Shirley Ballas. Her Foxtrot performance during Icons week, channeling Dolly Parton, continued to captivate the judges and viewers alike.
As the competition progresses, audiences eagerly await the results each week. Tonight, another celebrity will bid farewell to the show following Chris Robshaw’s exit last week. Don’t miss the next episode of Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airing at 7.15pm on BBC One.