Pop Idol sensation Gareth Gates has shared an endearing tribute to his daughter Missy, who he tends to keep out of the public eye. The proud father uploaded a sweet photo of himself with his 15-year-old daughter, both dressed in chic black attire, as he declared her his “greatest achievement.” Gareth, 39, looked dapper standing next to Missy, who dazzled in an elegant black top. He was clad in a sharp blazer and coordinating shirt. Captioning the heartfelt post, Gareth wrote: “My greatest achievement in life is you @missygates_x,” expressing his deep love for his daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife Samantha Gates, born in April 2009. “Daddy loves you more than the world.” The touching snap quickly drew adoration from fans, with many commenting on Missy’s striking looks. One admirer remarked: “Absolutely gorgeous photo. Missy is beautiful xx”. Another echoed the sentiment, saying: “Wow Missy is so beautiful, you must be so proud of her Gareth xx,” while a third added: “What a piccy! Beauuuuutiful (still can’t believe she’s not a little kid any more! ! ) xx.” Compliments continued to pour in, with one fan noting: “Missy is beautiful, Gareth. Sending hugs to you both.” Another chimed in: “Absolutely stunning she is. Lovely family.”
Gareth and Suzanne, Missy’s mother, parted ways in 2011 after a decade-long relationship. They were married from 2008 until their separation in 2012, having initially become an item in 2002. Following his split from Suzanne, Gareth found love again with Faye Brooks, known for her role on Coronation Street. The two met during their time in the musical Legally Blonde and went public with their relationship in 2013. Gareth proposed to Faye in 2019, but by August of the same year, their relationship had ended. In the following year, Gareth was romantically involved with DJ Chloe McLennan, whom he met in Ibiza. However, they parted ways in December 2022. Now, Gareth is dating West End actress Allana Taylor. He made his relationship with Allana, who is known for her roles in theatre productions like Grease, public last year. The smitten pair have been sharing their love story on social media ever since, frequently posting affectionate pictures from their date nights and holidays. It’s believed the couple met when they appeared in a pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Hull New Theatre towards the end of 2022. Gareth played the title role, Jack, at the theatre in Hull whilst Allana is understood to have played his love interest Princess Jill.
Gareth first rose to fame as a contestant on the inaugural Pop Idol in 2002. Despite finishing second to Will Young in the final, he went on to carve out a successful career as a singer and musical theatre star. Last year, he emerged as the winner of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. He also previously took part in Dancing On Ice, where he finished in fourth place. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTubeand Threads.
