In an emotional interview, the widow of Tom Parker previously revealed the heartbreaking question her daughter Aurelia asked her in the wake of the singer’s death.
Kelsey appeared on Loose Women back in 2023 to mark a year since The Wanted singer passed away. Tom, 33, had bravely battled an aggressive brain cancer. This weekend (March 30), marks three years. since the loss of the star.
Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey on questions from kids
At the time, Kelsey told the panel that she had to walk a fine line of keeping things normal for her little ones, as well as trying to honour their father. Aurelia was two when Tom died, son Bodhi was one.
“Obviously, it’s not normal for them,” she said. “Now Aurelia does ask me why her best friend has got a dad and she’s not got a dad. I’m getting those questions already. I know those questions are going to progress and they’re going to turn into different questions.
“It’s just really difficult being a solo parent.”
Aurelia does ask me like why her best friend has got a dad and she’s not got a dad.
Kelsey continued that she has found being honest was the best way to navigate thornier subjects.
“I say: ‘You have got a dad, your dad is not here though darling.’ What else can I say to her?”
Kelsey receives ‘signs’ from Tom
Kelsey had dated Tom for 13 years, with the pair marrying in 2018. She previously revealed that she still communicates with her late husband, and believes he sends her signs.
Shortly after Tom’s death, she explained her friend bought two Build A Bear teddies. One played one of Tom’s hits, while the other had his favourite song.
“And at night, sometimes the bear with Tom’s song inside it will just start to play,” Kelsey told The Sun. “It is like: ‘Oh my God.'”
Kelsey moves on
Earlier this year, Kelsey – who is loved up with new man Will – revealed that she’s expecting her third baby. She called the news “amazing but also bittersweet”.
“Tom and I always said we wanted four – but life had other plans. So yes, this is amazing but also bittersweet. The joys of finding out I’m pregnant and moving forward with my life, while thinking, my life could have been so different. I’ve felt every emotion under the sun.”
The couple are also living together in the home she got with Tom before his death.
“I’m just trying to find joy. I love my children – they’ve got me through the worst times. So I feel like I’ve been blessed with another. If I dwelled on everything that’s happened, I wouldn’t be here. Tom was my soulmate. I’m still angry he’s gone. But I can’t live in sadness. Tom wouldn’t want that.”
Kelsey also revealed that Tom’s mum, Noreen, gave her blessing “instantly”.
“She can’t wait to have another grandchild. All I care about is that both our families and Tom’s family are happy. Noreen is the most amazing lady. After Tom passed, she said to me: ‘As long as you’re happy Kels, whatever you do, we will always support you and be happy for you.’ We’ve all been through so much together. But I’m here and bringing another baby into the world,” she said.
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