Kirstie Allsopp is back on screen for the brand new series of her hit Channel 4 series, Location, Location, Location, which she co-hosts with her long-time on-screen partner Phil Spencer. However, the 54-year-old has also had an incredibly busy year in her personal life away from the spotlight: she gave her fans and followers quite the surprise when she revealed that she had secretly married her partner Ben Andersen on 23 January 2025 at Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair, after the pair had been together for more than 20 years.
Kirstie kept it all under wraps until the big moment; she explained how the couple invited only a small group of close friends and family to join them on their special day, and many were only told about it the Monday prior. "We already had a big party planned to mark Ben’s birthday, so most of our guests thought that’s what they were coming to celebrate, and we did just that, with lots of food, drink, and dancing and all my nephews and nieces running around, having a ball," she explained to Daily Mail. Away from their gorgeous nuptials, how much do you know about Kirstie's family? Find out more below…
Kirstie Allsopp's husband and children
Kirstie's partner, Ben Andersen, is also in the property business as a developer. The couple have two children together: Bay Atlas, aged 18, and Oscar Hercules, aged 16. The Daily Mail reports that Kirstie and Ben were introduced by Ben's ex-wife, Theresa, who went to school with Kirstie.
Kirstie is a step-mum to Ben and Theresa's two sons, Hal and Orion, from his previous marriage. All four boys were ushers on their special day. Kirstie, Ben, Bay and Oscar are lucky enough to have homes in both Devon and London, with the house in Devon being their main residence. Writing in The Spectator, Kirstie gave readers a small glimpse into what one of her kids is like. She penned: "My 18-year-old son Bay has just taken his A-levels. He is a cheery, easygoing child and he seemed to take a sensible approach to his exams."
Kirstie Allsopp's parents
Kirstie's father was British peer and businessman Charles Henry Allsopp, 6th Baron Hindlip. He was the former chairman of the well-known fine arts auction house Christie's and was a member of the House of Lords from 1993 to 1999. Due to her father's peerage, Kirstie has a courtesy title of The Honourable Kirstie Allsopp.
Charles passed away aged 83 in June 2024. The TV presenter sadly lost her mum to breast cancer in 2014. There's another well-known name within Kirstie's family – beloved fashion and homeware designer Cath Kidston is her cousin. Kirstie's younger sister, Sofie, is also known for her TV presenting work and has appeared on shows such as This Morning and The Unsellables. She has even temporarily filled in for her sister on Location, Location, Location.