Carol McGiffin's Shocking Takedown of Ex-Husband Chris Evans
Carol McGiffin, the renowned Loose Women star, has delivered a scathing critique of her former marriage to radio personality Chris Evans, describing the union as a 'big mistake' in a candid new interview. At 66, McGiffin reflected on her seven-year marriage to Evans, which lasted from 1991 to 1998, admitting she 'doesn't even know' why she walked down the aisle.
Volatile Relationship and Public Revelations
Speaking on the Suddenly Single podcast, McGiffin revealed that for a significant portion of their marriage, she 'didn't like' her husband. She elaborated that she felt 'swept along' in the decision to marry, a sentiment she first shared publicly in 2019 during a Loose Women discussion. McGiffin accused Evans of being 'very manipulative' and dismissed claims that she married him for financial gain, stating she had more money than him at the time.
She asserted, 'He was nothing without me, nothing. I'm glad it all went a bit wrong.' Despite their split after two years of marriage, their divorce was not finalized until five years later, adding to the prolonged turmoil.
Memoir Insights and Emotional Turmoil
In her 2010 memoir, Oh, Carol!, McGiffin compared Evans to a 'Class A drug', admitting she became a 'crazy, dependent, idiotic human being' during their relationship. She detailed constant arguments over what she deemed 'pathetic' issues and accused Evans of trying to make her jealous by staying out late and flirting with other women.
McGiffin recounted a particularly explosive incident where Evans allegedly hurled a full-length mirror over their balcony, leading to his announcement of their marriage's end on his radio show without prior discussion. She wrote, 'I felt like I'd been hit by a truck.' Although they attempted a reconciliation, the relationship ended permanently in 1993, with McGiffin describing Evans as 'exhausting to be around' and noting they are no longer friends.
Post-Divorce Lives and Careers
Since the divorce, McGiffin married Mark Cassidy in 2018 and continued her television career, including stints on Loose Women from 2000 to 2013 and again from 2018 to 2023, as well as competing on Celebrity Big Brother in 2013. Meanwhile, Chris Evans sparked controversy in 2001 by marrying teenage pop star Billie Piper, who was 17 years his junior. They separated three years later, and Evans later married golfer Natasha Shishmanian in 2007, with whom he has four children.
Evans built a successful radio career, joining BBC Radio 2 in 2005 and moving to Virgin Radio UK in 2018, alongside a brief hosting role on Top Gear. McGiffin's revelations have reignited public interest in their past, highlighting the lasting impact of their tumultuous relationship.
