Kelsey Parker’s Emotional Interview on Losing Baby Phoenix

Kelsey Parker lost her baby Phoenix to stillbirth in June 2025.
She spoke openly about grief in her first TV interview since the tragedy.
Her children were told “Phoenix has gone with your daddy”.
She stresses honesty with kids about loss to avoid future confusion.

Kelsey Parker has bravely opened up about the devastating loss of her baby boy, Phoenix, in her first TV interview since his stillbirth. The 34-year-old, who tragically lost her husband, The Wanted’s Tom Parker, in 2022, spoke on Lorraine about navigating grief for the second time in three years.

With raw honesty, she revealed how she explained the tragedy to her two young children and the importance of facing grief head-on. Her story is a powerful reminder of resilience amid unimaginable heartbreak.

Kelsey’s Emotional Revelation on Grief and Loss

Kelsey Parker appeared on Lorraine with Christine Lampard, discussing the stillbirth of her son, Phoenix, at 39 weeks.

“I can’t believe I’m back here,” she admitted, referencing the pain of losing her husband just years earlier.

She emphasized the need for openness, saying,

“I never want my kids to feel I wasn’t honest. Years later, they shouldn’t say, ‘Mum, you didn’t tell me this.’”.

Her children, Aurelia, 6, and Bodhi, 4, were told, “Phoenix has gone with your daddy” a heartbreaking yet comforting explanation.

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How Kelsey and Her Family Are Coping

Despite the pain, Kelsey Parker remains determined to maintain normalcy for her kids. “They have to go to school. I did the school run because you have to rip the plaster off,” she said.

She and partner Will Lindsay take each day as it comes.