John Whaite and his parents were shocked when his sister Victoria Waite went missing from a trip to Portugal. Thankfully she was found after a search and came back home.
Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite is the winner of the third series of The Great British Bake Off in 2012. While he was doing exceptionally well in his career, things weren’t going that well in his personal life.
He was battling mental issues and struggled with bulimia or suicidal thoughts during his adult life. He, alongside his parents, lived through their biggest nightmare when his sister went missing.
He came to social media platforms and appealed to his fans to find his sister.
Who Are Strictly Star John Whaite Parents?
John Whaite’s parents are currently unknown to the media. However, it is said they got divorced when he was very young.
He was born and raised in Chorley, Lancashire. Reportedly, his love for the bakery came from his mother and father.
John once said most of the skills he uses in the kitchen came from his mother. Though he hasn’t shared most of his family’s details online, he doesn’t forget to praise them.
Surprisingly, John is very private when it comes to his life before the fame. He hasn’t shared anything about his childhood and his education history. It seems like he is very good at keeping his loved ones far from the limelight.
While he is secretive about most of his life from the past, he is very vocal about his mental struggle during his adult life. He has come a long way in his life both personally and professionally.
Was John Whaite Sister Victoria Whaite Found?
John Whaite went through a terrible time when his sister Victoria Whaite went missing while traveling to Portugal with her husband and children.
According to the reports, she struggled with post-natal depression during that time. Fortunately, she was found the next day.
When she was in Portugal with her husband and children, she dropped her passport and went missing from the airport. He appealed on social media to help him find his sister.
The search began immediately and eventually, and she was found with a stranger’s help the next day of her disappearance. She thanked all of his fans, followers, and people who contributed to finding her through his social media.
Who Are The Siblings Of John Whaite?
The Strictly star John Whaite has two siblings, Victoria and Jane, who are very close to him.
Though he is very secretive about his family life, he doesn’t leave a chance to show his gratitude and love for his sisters.
They often feature on his social media during their birthdays and other occasions. He often flaunts his family pictures on his verified Instagram account with 255K followers.