Christine Lampard has opened up about the emotional journey of becoming a stepmother to Frank Lampard’s two daughters, revealing that she waited a whole year before meeting them. The emotional decision came out of fear of upsetting the young girls, as Christine wanted to ensure her relationship with Frank was long-lasting before entering their lives.
The 46-year-old Loose Women star, who married football legend Frank in 2015, knew he already had Luna and Isla from a previous relationship. But, instead of rushing into meeting them, Christine decided to take a slower, more cautious approach.
In a recent interview on the Loose Women: Just Between Us podcast, Christine confessed, “I was really aware of how young the girls were at the time, only two and four, and I didn’t want to cause any confusion or heartbreak if things didn’t work out.”
Her decision was rooted in not wanting to be “just another friend” that the girls would have to say goodbye to if the relationship ended abruptly. It was important to her to ensure the relationship with Frank was solid before stepping into their lives.
“It took about a year before I met them,” Christine revealed. “I wanted to know that we were in it for the long haul. It was a really cautious decision, and I didn’t want to upset anyone.”
While Christine acknowledges that she isn’t sure if waiting a year was the right decision, it was what felt best for her at the time.
She continued, “I don’t know if we made the right decision, but I feel like we tried to do the right thing. From the girls’ perspective, I was introduced as one of Dad’s friends, even though I had been there for a year.”
With Frank’s daughters’ feelings at the top of her mind, Christine emphasizes how much she valued taking the time to ensure the relationship was strong before diving into a new family dynamic. It’s clear that her careful and thoughtful approach to stepmotherhood came from a deep place of love and respect for the girls.
Christine’s openness about the struggles and emotional decisions behind becoming a stepmother only highlights her commitment to doing right by Frank’s family – and it’s no surprise that she remains one of the UK’s most relatable and cherished TV stars.
