Stephen Hendry’s Ex-Wife Devastated by His Confession
As the World Snooker Championship gets underway at the Crucible, seven-time champion Stephen Hendry is providing expert analysis from the commentary box. The Edinburgh snooker legend has been impressing fans with his in-depth knowledge of the sport, but his personal life has also made headlines in recent years.
According to reports, Hendry’s ex-wife Amanda Tart was left devastated when he told her that he had feelings for someone else. The couple, who met at Pontins when they were 16, were married for 19 years before divorcing in 2014. In his autobiography, Me and The Table, Hendry revealed the emotional conversation he had with his wife, which left her "shocked and devastated".
"I tell her that I have feelings for someone else," Hendry wrote. "She is shocked and devastated." The couple’s marriage ended in 2014, and Hendry has since moved on with children’s entertainer and actress Lauren Thundow, who is 19 years his junior.
Hendry, who turned pro at just 16, has had an incredible career, winning 36 ranking tournaments and accumulating a fortune estimated to be around £13.5million. He has also won five consecutive Masters titles between 1989 and 1993 and was awarded an MBE in 1994 for his contributions to sport. As he comments on the World Championship, Hendry is surrounded by a stellar cast, including Steve Davis, John Parrott, Ken Doherty, and Dennis Taylor, with BBC presenter Hazel Irvine anchoring the coverage.
Away from the snooker table, Hendry has two children with ex-wife Amanda, sons Blaine and Carter. In an interview on The Tommy Tiernan Show, Hendry admitted that he hadn’t been the best father due to the demands of his profession. "No, I probably haven’t been the best [type of dad] because in sport I think you make sacrifices to get to the top," he said. "Family and relationships can be difficult and can be sacrificed because I was all about being the best in snooker and snooker was all that mattered."
The news of Hendry’s confession to his ex-wife has sparked interest in his personal life, with many fans taking to social media to discuss the story. As reported by Yahoo News UK, Hendry’s relationship with his ex-wife has been the subject of much speculation over the years.
In his autobiography, Hendry also revealed how he met Thundow, who is 19 years his junior. "I first met Lauren when she was selling merchandise after a Legends snooker exhibition," he wrote. "She’s attractive and we smile at each other but I think nothing of it. Gradually, we start to say, ‘Hi’, and share a bit of small talk." The couple has been together since then, with Thundow supporting Hendry throughout his snooker career.
As the World Snooker Championship continues, Hendry will remain at the forefront of the action, providing expert analysis and commentary. His personal life may have been subject to scrutiny, but his dedication to the sport remains unwavering. With a career spanning over three decades, Hendry’s legacy as one of the greatest snooker players of all time is secure.
Original source: Yahoo News UK
