Holly Ditchfield says she is 'struggling to accept her reality' after her sons, who she and Aaron Summers welcomed into the world last week, had died within hours of each other11:34, 07 Sep 2026Updated 11:34, 07 Sep 2026Broken Holly Ditchfield says she just 'wants to wake up' from her nightmare as she begins the process of coming to terms with the harrowing loss of her newborn twin sons.Last week, the Married At First Sight UK star announced she had given birth to her twins Georgie and Marley four months early. Holly welcomed her two sons with partner Aaron Summers after just 23 weeks of pregnancy, but tragically nine days later she revealed the tots had not made it, her children dying within hours of one another.Holly, who was a bride on the 2024 series of MAFS, confirmed the harrowing news on social media, provoking an avalanche of love, support and sympathy. Two days after making the very personal announcement, Holly updated fans online and expressed that “there are no words” for the pain she is feeling.Sharing a photo of tiny Georgie and Marley after they had been welcomed into the world last week, she admits she is “struggling to accept her reality”.In a new post, she took to her Instagram page to reflect on a heartbreaking time for them both as the couple begin to rebuild their lives following the devastating news.“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has messaged us, checked in on us and sent so much love to our boys," Holly wrote over the photo of their two sons hours after they were born.“Please don’t think for a moment that your messages have been ignored – I have read so many of them, but I honestly just don’t know what to say…“I’m struggling to find the words, struggling to process everything and struggling to accept that this is actually our reality…“Some moments I feel like I’m going to wake up from the worst nightmare, and then I remember my boys aren’t coming home…“There are no words for the pain we are feeling right now, and I’m sorry if I haven’t replied – I just don’t have it in me at the moment…“But please know that every message, every kind word and every bit of love means more to me and Aaron than you will ever know. Thank you for loving our beautiful George and Marley with us…“We are just trying to take each minute, each hour and each day as it comes. Thank you for understanding.”On Friday, brave Holly announced the twins had died in a heartbreaking post to her friends, family and followers.“They gave us the most precious week of our lives," she saaid. "A week I would live over and over again, just to have those moments with them. To hold them. To look at them. To love them. To be their mummy and daddy.“My boys are together again now, just as they should be, and I pray with all my heart that they are finally at peace. Nothing could ever prepare you for losing your children. Nothing prepares you for having to walk your babies to a mortuary. We have seen and faced more in these 9 days than I ever imagined possible, and my heart feels completely bruised."“Georgie & Marley, thank you for giving us the most precious 9 days of our lives. You will forever be our sons, our babies, and the biggest part of our hearts. Until we meet again, my beautiful boys. Mummy & Daddy love you forever.”Article continues belowThe comments section of Holly’s post saw her receive messages of support from her friends and followers. The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley, MAFS' Leah Marie Tyrer and Big Brother’s Chanelle McCleary were among those whoIf you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at childbereavementuk.org or you can call them on 0800 02 888 40.Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.
Grieving MAFS star shares heartbreaking last photo of late twins
Holly Ditchfield says she is 'struggling to accept her reality' after her sons, who she and Aaron Summers welcomed into the world last week, had died within hours of each other








