Love Island champion Dani Dyer has made a startling and emotional confession about the name she and former partner Sammy Kimmence chose for their son, revealing she now fears it may have placed a 'curse' upon her child.
The reality TV star, who welcomed twins with current fiancé Jarrod Bowen last year, shared her surprising regret during an intimate conversation on her podcast, Sorted With The Dyers, co-hosted with her father, screen legend Danny Dyer.
'It's A Really Sad Feeling'
"I feel like I've cursed my son with the name Santiago," Dani revealed with palpable emotion. "It's a really sad feeling, and I almost wish I could turn back time."
The name's connection to her former partner, Sammy Kimmence, appears to be the root of her distress. Kimmence was later sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for defrauding elderly clients out of thousands of pounds, a period that coincided with Dani's pregnancy.
A Name Forever Linked to a Difficult Chapter
Dani explained that the challenging circumstances surrounding the name's origin have cast a long shadow. "When you name your child, you want it to be associated with joy and hope," she shared. "But now, the name just reminds me of a very painful and public time in my life."
Despite her regrets, Dani was quick to clarify that her love for her son is absolute and unwavering. Her concerns are solely focused on the name itself and the negative energy she fears it might carry from the past.
Happiness Found with Jarrod Bowen
The podcast conversation highlighted the stark contrast between that difficult period and her current life with West Ham United footballer Jarrod Bowen. The couple recently celebrated the birth of their twins, whose names were chosen with great care and happiness.
This heartfelt admission offers a rare glimpse into the personal struggles faced by celebrities, reminding fans that behind the glamour, they navigate the same complex emotions as everyone else.
