MasterChef Australia’s Poh Ling Yeow has revealed the harrowing details of a miscarriage she suffered eight years ago.
**TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains details about pregnancy loss and may be triggering for some readers.**
The 49-year-old opened up about her experience during ABC’s Australian Story on November 14, saying that she fell pregnant in 2014.
Poh, who was married to Jonathan Bennett at the time, lost her baby at “12 weeks”, the day she was “allowed to tell everyone”.
“It was really heartbreaking,” she admitted. “I actually went through a full labour at home. And I saw the baby.”
MasterChef Australia’s Poh Ling Yeow Revealed Why She Was Open About Her Miscarriage
The TV Chef decided to share her story because she felt it was important for women to speak openly about their experiences.
“I like bringing this up because I think it’s something that people should talk about,” she said.
“And I think it’s this sort of silent grief that women have to go through all the time. I really like to confront my emotions upfront. Like, I think it’s really healthy. I don’t like to bury anything.”
Poh then said that it was “probably one of the most horrendous things I’ve ever been through”.
Jonathan and Poh — who met on the set of MasterChef — were married for six years, however, announced their split in February 2021.
If you or anyone you know is struggling following a miscarriage or loss of a child and needs support, call SANDS on 1300 308 307 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, both of which provide trained counsellors you can talk with 24/7. You can also speak with someone confidentially at Headspace by calling 1800 650 890 or chat online here. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
