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My Mum, Your Dad introduced Natalie Russell to a fan base who were shocked to learn recently about her childhood trauma and the incredibly hard life she lived prior to her appearance on the show. The 44 year old from Bournemouth has battled substance abuse, followed by time in rehab facilities, a brief spell in a psychiatric hospital and has been to prison five times. Now she's opened up to OK! on her time inside in an exclusive chat, saying "there are so many complexities to being in prison", but that missing her family wasn't one of them.

The popular ITV dating show My Mum, Your Dad contestant Natalie Russell, 44, has spoken out about her time in prison and the hard life she lived prior to her appearance on the show. The brunette, who left the show in a couple with fellow contestant Paul Edwards, 47 and had been single for six years before the show, revealed in an honest Little Girls Aren't Taught This podcast chat that she "had a lot of trauma as a child." She said: "There was sexual abuse in teenage years, there was rape, a broken home, I ran away from home and I ended up abusing substances which led to prison and psychiatric hospital, suicide attempts – just utter chaos." The single mum, who was put forward for the show by her 20 year old son Kaliel so she could 'find someone and be happy', is now a self-esteem and relationship coach but prior to finding fame on the ITV show hosted by Davina McCall, she battled substance abuse, followed by time in rehab facilities and a brief spell in a psychiatric hospital.

My Mum Your Dad stars Sharon Benson and Elliot Davidson have revealed that their relationship is still going strong, following the final of the hit ITV show. The show, which had been dubbed a "midlife Love Island", was fronted by Davina McCall, and aimed to connect single parents together in the hope of finding love - all while under the watchful eye of their grown up children.

My Mum, Your Dad fans have praised the children of the parents who were contestants on the first series of the ITV show. Posting a picture of the adults, including Martin H’s daughter Jess H and Monique’s daughter Taiya who nominated their parents to take part, the show’s Instagram penned: “What an incredible group of kids.” Taking to the comments, fans gushed about the “emotionally intelligent” children.

Fans of ITV's My Mum, Your Dad have been left 'blown away' by the show, as they have pleaded with ITV bosses for a Christmas reunion.The programme saw a number of middle-aged parents go into a sprawling mansion for two weeks in an attempt to find love. They were directed by 'relationship experts', but little did they know, these so-called experts were actually their children (aged around their twenties), who watched their every move on TV screens from an adjacent house. After the show ended, host Davina McCall took to Instagram to share a video of the 'kids' on the sofa that they occupied for two weeks.The bond between them all was clear to see, while Davina could be seen saying: "I feel quite emosh because this is the last time I am with these guys and I was saying earlier 'I feel a bit parental, like a mum towards you all'." She then asked them if they are going to miss each other, and they all chimed in saying: "Yes, so much," before agreeing that they would stay in touch.

Roger Hawes has called ITV show My Mum, Your Dad "free therapy" following the tragic death of his wife Joanna 18 months ago.The 58 year old postman, who appeared on the new dating show along with his daughter Jess, 29, lost his beloved wife of 34 years last year to cancer and despite being reluctant to start dating again, agreed to appear on the ITV show. He's now opened up about his time on My Mum, Your Dad, admitting he "struggled" at the start of the process as he knew he was there for "different reasons" to all of the other single parents. "At the start I had struggled because I knew that I was in there for different reasons than everyone else.

My Mum, Your Dad star Roger Hawes captured the hearts of viewers, when he revealed how his wife Joanna passed away from cancer 18 months ago.The 59 year old from Derbyshire told the whole tragic story, saying she went to sleep one night and never woke up again.Then fans were enthralled as they watched the father's first attempt at dating in 34 years, with him getting to know gorgeous blond Janey Smith during the course of the two week series. Now Roger has revealed how he's overcome his grief and is still dating Janey, four months after filming on the show, hosted by Davina McCall, ended.

My Mum, Your Dad is ITV's newest dating show. Dubbed as an adult version of Love Island, the official synopsis reads: "A group of single parents move into a house together as their college-aged kids try to pull strings from behind the scenes and give their parents a second chance at love." Last night, the show's host Davina McCall - who recently teased a celebrity version - presented the final episode after a consecutive two week run. However, despite the series being a hit with fans, viewers were left with two major queries.The last episode showed each kids' verdict on their parents' new relationships.

As the final episode of My Mum, Your Dad aired on Friday night, viewers branded presenter Davina McCall as “brilliant” as the episode left viewers in tears.The tenth episode of the series saw the parents find out that their own kids had been acting as ‘relationship experts’ and guiding them in a number of ways throughout their two-week retreat. Following the shock announcement, the kids were then able to meet up with their parents and their new partner and decide if they would like to give them their blessings.The show's final winners who, not only found love, but also received their kids blessings were Natalie and Paul, Sharon and Elliott, and Roger and Janey.

After two nail biting weeks of daily romantic drama, ITV’s brand new dating show My Mum, Your Dad came to it’s exciting conclusion on Friday night. Unlike other dating shows such as Love Island which attracted a much younger demographic, the new format show hoped to connect single parents together in the hope of finding love - all while under the watchful eye of their grown up children.

In the final episode of My Mum, Your Dad the four remaining couples were reunited with their children to seek their approval. We've watched the relationships unfold since the new ITV dating show was aired earlier this month. Marketed as the middle-age answer to summer binge fest Love Island, host Davina McCall has played the role of matchmaker alongside the contestant's children in the hope of helping single parents find love.

My Mum, Your Dad contestant Roger has captured the hearts of many viewers of the show, which is hosted by Davina McCall, thanks to his honest confession about how his wife Joanna passed away from cancer 18 months ago. The 58-year-old, from Derbyshire, told the tragic story of losing his wife to cancer, and that she went to sleep one night and never woke up again. Speaking of his loss candidly on the dating show has had the nation in tears as they watched the father experiment with his first attempt of dating in 34 years.

My Mum Your Dad viewers have been left in hysterics at Tollulah's savage response to Martin M after he suggested that they stay in touch.Tolloulah's pride has been a little bruised after she found herself in a self-confessed 'love square' with Martin M, Martin H and Monique. Martin M struck up a connection with both Monique and Tollulah, stealing Monique's affections away from Martin H. Martin H then expressed an interest in Tollulah and the pair went on a date, before Tollulah ultimately decided that her connection was stronger with Martin M.

My Mum, Your Dad star Taiya has announced the birth of her baby girl. The 21 year old student, who nominated her mum Monique to appear on the Davina McCall fronted ITV dating show for single parents, confirmed the little one’s arrival with a sweet message that described the newborn as being ‘more than I could have ever imagined’.Taiya also revealed she had called her daughter Alora - a name that means “God is Light’ or ‘My Dream’ - and added the baby weighed 6.1lbs when she was born. Announcing the news on Instagram with a short video of the baby’s feet and an image of her pre-birth cradling her bump, Taiya wrote: “To my Alora, I love you in a way I didn’t think existed until I held you in my arms.

Since first arriving on our screens earlier this month, ITV’s new dating show My Mum, Your Dad has been captivating audiences across the country. Marketed as the middle-age answer to summer binge fest Love Island, host Davina McCall has diligently played the role of matchmaker alongside the contestants children in the hopes of helping single parents find love.

My Mum, Your Dad fans were devastated as two fan-favourite stars were sent home from the Retreat in a twist during the latest episode of the ITV2 reality dating show. Caroline and Clayton were sadly chosen to leave the house on Tuesday, 19 September, after they weren't making connections with any of the others - though it has now been revealed that the kids have secretly been dating behind the scenes. While Caroline, 51, initially had a romance with widow Roger, 58, things sadly fizzled out between the pair.

My Mum, Your Dad stars Paul and his daughter Mazey appeared to accidentally reveal that the 'kids' on Davina McCall's ITV reality dating show may have been flirting and even dating in secret. Appearing on today's This Morning, Tuesday 19 September, 47 year old Paul and Mazey, 21, were joined by newcomer Tolullah, 50, and her daughter Georgia-Blu, 28, to chat all about the partnerships and life in the Retreat, which recently saw a hilarious intimacy workshop between the parents, on the sofa. Irish presenter Craig Doyle, 52, wasted no time in quizzing the group on the other potential partnerships, as he asked: "Chat in the office has been how long before the kids start getting together?" "I keep on seeing it," Mazey replied with a laugh, but when Holly Willoughby, 42, pressed further, the group descended into giggles.

Viewers of dating show My Mum, Your Dad, have been left distracted by one aspect of the programme. In the series, Davina McCall hosts while single parents, who are all living in the same luxury mansion, look for love again.They've been nominated by their children, who are watching on nearby without them knowing. It's a heart-warming addition to our screens and has been likened to Love Island for older adults.

Fans aren’t happy with an aspect of ITV’s new dating programme, My Mum, Your Dad, and have taken to social media to air their frustrations. The brand new series, which is hosted by Davina McCall, sees singletons who are parents finding love again after being nominated by their children. The show is similar to the broadcaster's hit show Love Island as participants all live together as they try to find their next flame.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers were left frustrated as they watched Roger, 58, sent on a second date with Scottish brunette Caroline, 51, despite Roger's daughter Jess, 28, commenting on how it was clear her dad already fancied blonde bombshell Janey more. Caroline's daughter Karli, 20, was convinced that her mum and Roger deserved another chance to see how things progress, so host Davina McCall went along with it.