Television personality Charlotte Dawson has been seen in public for the first time since reports emerged that she has split from her fiancé, rugby player Matt Sarsfield.
A Glamorous Appearance Amid Personal Turmoil
The 33-year-old was spotted in Manchester on Friday, putting on a brave and glamorous face as she enjoyed a day out with her friend, model Alex Gerrard. The pair were seen posing for cheerful selfies together, showing a united front.
Despite the personal drama, Charlotte made a striking style statement. She wore a bold red velvet blazer dress featuring dramatic shoulder pads, which she paired with a set of stiletto heels. Her hair was styled in a voluminous updo, completing the polished look.
This public appearance comes just a day after the reported breakup, which is said to have followed a blazing row after the launch of her tanning brand on Thursday night. A source claims Matt walked out of the party and has since blocked Charlotte on WhatsApp, preventing communication.
Eight-Year Relationship Reportedly Ends
Charlotte Dawson and Matt Sarsfield have been a couple for eight years and share three young children: four-year-old Noah, two-year-old Jude, and six-month-old Gigi. Matt proposed in September 2020 in front of a statue of Charlotte's late father, comedian Les Dawson, in Lytham, Lancashire.
However, their relationship has faced public difficulties before. Last August, Charlotte was hurt and humiliated to discover Matt had been 'sexting' another woman. She addressed the intimate texts on her podcast, stating, "I've seen the messages... they're not nice, it really hurt."
Remarkably, weeks after that scandal broke, Charlotte announced she was pregnant with their third child, whom she described as a 'surprise'. In recent months, she had confessed their relationship was "quite strained," partly due to the challenges of parenting young children and a lack of time to connect as a couple.
Friends Rally and Looking to the Future
A source told The Sun, "Charlotte and Matt have split – and this time she is saying it’s for good." The insider added that Charlotte was initially very upset but is now trying to put on a brave face and move forward, stating she has "had enough of Matt."
This is not the first separation for the couple, who previously split and then reunited after appearing on Celebs Go Dating four years ago to work on their issues.
Charlotte has built a reputation for being open about her personal life on her podcast, which she describes as her "safe space." She has indicated that the pair were taking each day as it comes following last year's betrayal. For now, with friends like Alex Gerrard by her side, the TV personality appears focused on navigating this new chapter as a mother of three.
The Daily Mail has contacted Charlotte Dawson's representatives for comment.
