Bradley Walsh's rarely seen daughter who has her own unusual career out of spotlight
04.06.2024 - 23:11
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
The Chase star Bradley Walsh is not only a TV favourite but is also a proud father and grandfather.
His son Barney Walsh, known from Casualty, has shared the screen with his famous father in The Larkins and they also teamed up again for the BBC's Gladiators reboot.
Yet, Bradley's family extends beyond the limelight, with his daughter Hayley living a life far removed from the glitz of showbiz.
Hayley, whose mother is Bradley's ex Debby Parker, is 15 years older than her brother Barney, who was born to Bradley's wife Donna Derby. Despite the age gap, the siblings are said to be close-knit.
The 42-year-old reflexologist currently lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, Tom, and son, Dax, Bradley's first grandchild, who was born in 2021, the Express reports.
She took to her reflexology-focused Instagram account to announce her maternity leave as she revealed her pregnancy at the same time with the post: "On maternity leave".
Becoming a grandfather has brought immense joy to Bradley. Speaking to Saga magazine, he couldn't contain his excitement: "I am a grandfather! My daughter and her husband Tom have had a baby boy who is coming up for five months old."
Bradley also shared his playful approach to grandparenting, revealing his strategy for when Dax gets a bit older: "I'm going to be a brilliant grandfather because I've got this trick.
"When the baby grows into a toddler, make sure you spend plenty of time with them, feeding them ice cream and Coca-Cola, and then give them back at just the right time and say to your children, 'There you are, that's what you were like.'".
Hayley, who typically keeps her personal life under wraps, recently opened up about her struggles with fertility prior to conceiving her son.
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