Trivia

Became actively involved in raising awareness of child cot death, after the death of her own baby son in 1991.

Caused controversy with her fellow "Celebrity Fit Club" contestants, after admitting she has had a gastric band fitted, despite originally telling producers of the show she had not had any stomach surgery.

Was once voted tie-man of the year.

Mother of Jacob Diamond.

She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2023 King's New Years Honours List for her services to Public Health and to Charity. She is a Campaigner and Fundraiser in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.