Ben Foden is the first to admit his public image hasn't been the best over the past few years. The rugby ace made headlines for being unfaithful to his ex-wife, The Saturdays singer Una Healy, in 2018. Then, in 2019, he married American businesswoman Jackie Belanoff-Smith after two weeks of dating - on the day his divorce came through.
But now Ben, who shares 19-monthold daughter Farrah with Jackie, 37, tells OK! he hopes his stint on this year's Dancing On Ice can help redeem him in the eyes of the public.
"Doing a show like this, you try to show people at home that I'm not a bad guy, everyone makes mistakes," the 36-year-old explains. "I'm very happy and we've moved on from all that. Jackie and I have Farrah, Una and I are in a good place. It's all part of the healing process, how you're perceived. And I think we're getting there."
As we catch up over Zoom after our stunning family shoot, it's clear the couple are very loved-up and they bat away fears about Dancing On Ice curses. During our chat, their gorgeous daughter even pops up to say hello, as does Tadhg, the six-year-old son Ben shares with Una, 40, along with daughter Aoife, nine.
Tadhg and Aoife live in Ireland with their mum but were over for a Christmas visit to Ben's brother Tom's house in Cheshire, where the couple are staying for the duration of Ben's Dancing On Ice journey.
Here, they reveal their plans for the future, chat about a potential move from their current home in New York to the UK and when they'll be having another baby...
Hi, both! How are you doing?
Esta historia es de la edición January 24, 2022 de OK! UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición January 24, 2022 de OK! UK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
Savoury saviours
Get ahead with simple spicy suppers from Nadiya Hussain
RECIPES FOR SUCCESS - I want to share the way I cook and the way I eat'
Chef Nadiya Hussain on the money-saving cooking tips and vital life skills that she teaches her children.
THE WILD ONE - Nobody tried to change me that was who I am
Rock star Suzi Quatro on leading the way for women, being true to herself and her 60th anniversary tour
CELEBRITIES PUT ON THE GLITZ FOR TV'S BIGGEST NIGHT
Famous faces gathered at the National Television Awards last week to celebrate the best of Britain's TV talent
IN THE PINK - I feel like myself again now I'm back in the Strictly family'
After documenting her brutal cancer journey, Strictly favourite Amy Dowden shares her joy at returning to the dance floor
STYLE COUNSEL - My friendships are one of my greatest successes'
As stylist Gok Wan celebrates his milestone birthday, he reflects on his personal losses, biggest achievements and plans for the future
STEP BACK IN TIME - STARS ENJOY A DAY AT THE RACES
A host of celebrities attended the Goodwood Revival festival last week to see the classic cars and fabulous retro fashions
GOOD CLEAN FUN - 'I really like to organise things I find it therapeutic'
Sort Your Life Out presenter Stacey Solomon on how tidying up helps her shut out anxious thoughts, the reason she only shares happy memories on social media, and why it's husband Joe Swash who puts out the bins
SHINING BRIGHT - KATE'S MESSAGE OF HOPE
Her emotional health update video made it clear that the Princess of Wales' family comes first, says former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.
My family will always be my main priority'
Model and actress Caprice invites OK! into her stylish home to talk about fame and why nothing beats being with her kids.