The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ampika Pickston has shared her heartbreak after her ex-husband Mark Pickston was rushed to hospital with pneumonia
The Real Housewives of Cheshire reality star, Ampika Pickston, has had a tough week with her former hubby landing in the hospital. Ampika, 43, was just a twenty-something when she married the multimillionaire Mark Pickston, now 58. They shared the joys and trials of raising their son Jake, and even after their split when Ampika was 30, they’ve stayed close – so much so that they’ve both popped up on the ITVBe show together.
Over the weekend, Ampika let slip that her ex had been laid up in hospital with pneumonia, but thankfully, he’s pulling through. Popping some pics on Instagram, she messaged: “Welcome to my week, Mrs [Fox] getting cheeky! Ex hubby had a week in hospital with pneumonia. I didn’t know it’s contagious. Thank the lord above he is home and on the mend,” and threw in a little prayer emoji for good measure.
The star kept sharing snaps, detailing her crew’s night out and showering pals @lystraadams and @tanyabardsley7 with gifts. Yet, it’s her heartfelt message that hits home, as she got real about her scare: “Just remember how important you are to each other . I was devastated when my ex took ill. Made me realise through all the petty squabbles and differences that we have had, I will always be there for him as he still means the world to me.”
Fans were quick to offer their heartfelt messages in the comments, wishing Mark a rapid recovery. One user posted: “Hope he gets better soon,” reports the Mirror. Another shared their own similar experience, commenting: “Me and my ex hubby are still friends and I agree if he fell poorly it would hurt me too. Have a fabulous Christmas beautiful.”
Ampika has been a staple on The Real Housewives of Cheshire since 2015, taking her leave in 2017 and making a dramatic return in season seventeen as a guest. Now blissfully engaged to David Sullivan, she’s walking on air following the billionaire West Ham chairman’s romantic proposal on her birthday in 2021.
In an exclusive spill to The Sun regarding the couple’s engagement, an insider said: “There’s a big age gap but they are smitten. They’ve kept quiet out of respect for their children and ex-partners but know they can’t keep a lid on this forever. David handed over a beautiful, 1112 carat, emerald-cut engagement ring. She said yes straightaway.”
David had previously been linked to ex-adult star Emma Benton-Hughes but after a 25-year-long relationship, which also saw Emma appointed co-chairman at West Ham by David, their romance ended. They have two sons, David and Jack.