My Mum, Your Dad viewers have been heaping praise on both Maria for her courageousness and Davina McCall's adept hosting after Maria shared the deeply personal reason for the end of her marriage on the show. At 51, the mother to 19-year-old Liv disclosed that their family dynamic changed when her husband revealed his sexuality. Liv, who was only informed about the real cause behind their parents' separation a year later, acknowledged her struggle in adjusting, although she noted she was "never angry" with her father.
The emotional toll of the revelation was palpable among the fellow contestants, as each opened up during the heartfelt discussion. In a poignant exchange, Maria confessed, "I didn't feel like a wife to someone," before admitting the truth: "And then it came out", reports the Express . "He's gay, and living a lie, really.
" Davina McCall offered comforting words during the exchange, affirming, "We're all the same. We just want a meaningful connection with someone to live out our lives with." The revelation stunned Liv, who confided that previously, only three close friends were aware of this family secret.
Despite the past, Liv showed happiness seeing her mother move on from the separation that took place when she was 12. Praises swiftly flooded social media platforms where viewers extolled Davina's presentation finesse and lauded Maria for her openness regarding the dissolution of her marriage. "@ThisisDavina you're a Fantastic Iconic presenter Davina," a viewer a.