Presenter Simon Thomas explains why he kept engagement to Derrina Jebb private
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas has explained why he chose to keep news of his recent engagement private. The former Blue Peter presenter’s first wife of 12 years, Gemma, died suddenly in 2017 at the age of 40, three weeks after being diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia. “To enjoy the joy of being engaged without everybody else knowing.” He added that they had originally planned to get married last New Year’s Eve, before the wedding was postponed due to the pandemic.
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