Who Do You Think You Are Magazine

Davina discovers the truth behind a family story about royal connections and travels to France where she uncovers an ancestor to be proud of. When she was young, Davina McCall’s parents separated. “When you’re the child of a divorced family, you’re kind of split in two,” says the Big Brother presenter, “and your family kind of splits in two.” It’s a schism that was accentuated by her parents living in different countries, the UK, where Davina largely grew up, and France, where she spent holidays with her alcoholic mother. Researching her family tree, Davina hopes, will help her reconcile these worlds.