Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey reveals she suffered devastating miscarriage during show
Soap star Chelsee Healey has bravely opened up about suffering a miscarriage, shortly after she began training for Dancing On Ice. The 36 year old actress, best known for her roles as Janeece Bryant in Waterloo Road, Honey Wright in Casualty and Goldie McQueen in Hollyoaks, was the first celeb to leave the ITV show after a skate-off with comedian Josh Jones.
Taking to Instagram, Chelsee revealed that she hadn't been able to discuss her miscarriage until now "because it’s been too painful". She also expressed her hope that sharing her story could help other women going through similar experiences. Chelsee wrote: "TRIGGER WARNING. Sorry in advance if this is triggering for anyone but I hope it brings comfort for those that need it. I want to start by saying thank you to everyone of you for your support during DOI and especially my family, To ITV and my skate partner Andy.
"I haven’t been able to talk about this until now, because it’s been too painful. I hope by sharing it now it can help other women going through something similar. Been so anxious to post.
"Whilst committed to DOI and the busy training schedule, to our shock we discovered that I was pregnant. Within weeks of finding out this news, before me and my family could allow this news to sink in and digest it, I suffered a miscarriage. Understandably this really did devastate me and hit me deeply, finding out this news and then having it taken in such a short proof of time is an awful lot to deal with. I know I am beyond blessed to have two beautiful daughters but the grief still feels enormous. I am grieving for the little soul I carried momentarily who I’ll never get to meet, the sibling that my girls will never get to have. The child that will forever leave my heart curious with the ‘what ifs’. And it is painful.
"I thought I could just carry on but anyone who knows me, knew I wasn’t right. Some feelings you can park, put in a box and move on. This hurts differently and I can’t just move on, not yet anyway. I think that my little baby deserves to be honoured by me allowing myself to feel all the emotions, all the sadness for what will not be. There is no shame in that.
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"For any woman going through something similar. I am truly sorry for your loss and I hope you are allowed to express and feel your emotions. I hope you find your way through this. Our heavenly children deserve a place in our hearts. A gentle reminder that we never know what someone else is going through or how their pain maybe hurting them. To all of you, I am sending my love."
Buchanan, along with Ferne McCann, who was the second celebrity eliminated from Dancing On Ice, were among those reaching out in the comments section. Ferne told Chelsee: "You’re a formidable force. And it was a pleasure working alongside you when you was going through all of this darling. Your girlies are lucky to have such a strong mamma."
Buchanan also shared his admiration, writing: "You’re a special person and I can’t express how much I respect you as a friend and a partner. Knowing what you were going through, you always impressed me with how you put on a brave face and treated everyone around you with such kindness, even on you most difficult days. You’re brave for sharing this."
Helen Flanagan wrote: "So sorry Chelsee sending you so much love" and Gemma Atkinson said: "No shame at all. Sending lots of love to you all."
Chelsee previously spoke about the challenges she faced during the birth of her daughter Coco, whom she shares with ex-partner Jack Molloy. In 2017, she opened up about her traumatic birth experience, revealing she had an emergency Caesarean to deliver her daughter following the "worst and longest labour".
In 2023, she announced the birth of her second daughter, Cookie Al Rainford, with her new partner.
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at the Miscarriage Association. You can call them on 01924 200799 or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
