British television and radio personality Fearne Cotton was rumored to have dated the disgraced rocker Ian Watkins in the early 2000s.
Watkins, 48, was involved in a brutal knife attack by another prisoner early on Saturday morning.
Fearne Cotton was rumored to be dating the disgraced Lostprophets musician Ian Watkins in 2005.
Cotton has never publicly discussed the rumored relationship and later married musician Jesse Wood.
, a 44-year-old broadcaster and author, has never confirmed whether she had a romantic relationship with Watkins.
Reports about their relationship first surfaced in 2005 when they were photographed together, enjoying a night out.
, the former lead singer of Welsh band Lostprophets, was considered a heartthrob at that time.
However, nearly a decade later, Watkins was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a series of horrific child sex offenses.
The disgraced rocker shocked the music industry when he stood trial for 13 offenses against children, including the attempted rape of a baby.
Watkins was described in court as a “determined and committed paedophile” before he was sent to the .
Cotton has never commented on the rumored fling and later got .
The couple married in 2014 in an intimate ceremony attended by celebrity friends, including , and .
They welcomed their first child, Rex, in 2013, followed by their daughter, Honey, in 2015.
A decade after their marriage, Cotton announced their separation on .
She wrote: “It is with great sadness that I inform you all that Jesse and I are ending our .
“Our priority has always been and will continue to be our children. We kindly ask that you respect our family's privacy during this time.”
What happened to Ian Watkins?
Watkins rose to fame in 2000 with the Welsh band Lostprophets and went on to sell over 3.4 million albums worldwide.
He was the face of the band and garnered a significant cult following.
However, the rock community was shocked by his arrest as he admitted to exploiting fans, including two who allowed their children to be abused by their idol.
The sick rocker filmed himself performing sexual acts on a baby boy just a day after Lostprophets' final album, Weapons, was released.
Watkins was charged in 2012 and sentenced the following year.
He was considered a target during his time in prison and was frequently attacked.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, he was fatally in the neck by another inmate at HMP Wakefield.
and medical personnel rushed to the in as the disgraced singer was airlifted to the hospital.
Watkins was pronounced dead shortly after arrival due to a severe neck injury, sources confirmed.
Former Lostprophets frontman Watkins has been fatally stabbed in prison.
Fearne was married to Jesse Wood for a decade before their separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the charges against Ian Watkins?
Ian Watkins was charged with multiple offenses, including the attempted rape of a baby and various other child sex offenses.
What happened to Ian Watkins in prison?
Ian Watkins was fatally stabbed by another inmate while serving his sentence at HMP Wakefield.
How did Fearne Cotton respond to the rumors about her relationship with Ian Watkins?
Fearne Cotton has never publicly confirmed or commented on the rumored relationship with Ian Watkins.
