Who is Charlotte Dawson’s partner Matt Sarsfield?
MATT Sarsfield may have once been a rugby player, but his life off the field has recently made headlines.
From his heartfelt proposal to Charlotte Dawson at her late father’s statue to their turbulent on-off relationship and the latest scandal involving secret texts, Matt’s personal life has been eventful.
Who is Charlotte Dawson’s fiance Matt Sarsfield?
Matt Sarsfield is a English former rugby player.
He was born on September 10, 1991 in Manchester.
Matt played as a second row forward for the Swinton Lions.
In 2020, Matt appeared on Celebs Go Dating together with his then- girlfriend Charlotte Dawson.
The couple shared a heartwarming moment on the show, when Matt poured his heart out to her at dinner.
How long have Charlotte Dawson and Matt Sarsfield been together?
Charlotte and Matt have been in an on off relationship since 2016.
Shortly after their appearance on Celebs Go Dating in 2020, Matt and Charlotte broke up once more.
Despite their efforts to rekindle their romance on the show, Charlotte moved out in March 2020.
However, the pair worked through their issues and reconciled soon after.
Four years later, it was leaked that Matt was sending “secret dirty texts” to another woman.
Charlotte was left heartbroken from the news.
A source told The Sun: “Matt has walked out on Charlotte and the kids after she confronted him about his texts to another woman.
“She thought he would show up for Jude’s birthday but he didn’t show up.
“Not surprisingly Charlotte was very upset all day, there were lots of tears but her friends and family were rallying around her.
“Thankfully she was surrounded with her friends and family to support her through the day and to see that Jude had the best first birthday.”
“It was pretty awkward, everyone was talking about it and supporting her as much as they could.
“Charlotte really feels like the party was ruined by it all and it was all just very upsetting.”
On Monday August 5, 2024, Charlotte shared a statement about the accusations, stating that her main priority at the moment are her two sons.
The statement reads: “I’ve had loads of messages regarding mine and Matthew’s relationship and I wanted to just be honest with all of you as I navigate through this.
“I was in complete shock and devastated.
“Whilst so many of you have been kind and caring, there have been a number of people that have said I’ve sold this story for money.
“This is completely fales and I would never do this to my family or myself.
“The story was sold by the girl and I have no idea who she is.
“I’m extremely hurt, upset and disappointed about the situation.
“It’s hard enough going through something like this in private, let alone publicly.
“My only focus right now is on my beautiful boys as they are my main priority.
“Thank you to everyone who has shared their love and support. It doesn’t go unnoticed.”
When did Charlotte Dawson and Matt Sarsfield get engaged?
Matt proposed to Charlotte in September 2020, a few months before the birth of their first son Noah.
The engagement took place in front of the Les’ statue in Lytham, Lancashire.
The statue was build in memories of Charlotte’s father late comedian Les Dawson, 15 years after his death.
The comedian died in 1993 during a routine hospital appointment from a heart attack.
Charlotte was only eight months old when he passed away.
Do Charlotte Dawson and Matt Sarsfield have children?
Charlotte and Matt have two children together.
Their first son Noah was born in January 2021 and their second son Jude on July 30, 2023.
The couple shared the birth of their son Noah with their fans on the reality TV show Celebrity Bumps.
Matt was seen worried during the birth.
He said in the episode: “Charlotte has been pushing for a very long time now and it’s not happening.
“The midwives just want to get him out.
“I’m starting to panic – I’m worried about them both.
“It’s very daunting. We have even had to sign a form in case anything goes wrong.
“It’s very serious. All I want is Charlotte and Noah to be safe!”
After the birth he added: “It doesn’t feel real. It’s one of the best feelings in the world!”
Charlotte Dawson and Matt Sarsfield - Relationship Timeline
Here's how Charlotte and Matt's relationship has played out
November 2016 – Charlotte and Matt meet shortly after she splits from a short-lived fling with Geordie Shore’s Gaz Beadle.
February 2017 – The couple split for the first time just before Valentine’s Day over Charlotte’s party lifestyle.
July 2017 – While filming Celebs Go Dating, Charlotte is told she is ‘sabotaging herself’ and she admits it’s because she was struggling to get over Matt.
September 2017 – Charlotte jets to Greece after splitting from CGD castmate Frankie Cocozza.
December 2017 – Charlotte and Matt reveal they are back together.
March 2018 – Charlotte admits to The Sun that she ‘couldn’t stay away’ from Matt, with the couple also moving in together.
October 2018 – The couple look loved up while on holiday together in Spain.
August 2020 – Charlotte reveals she is pregnant with her and Matt’s first baby together.
September 5, 2020 – Matt proposes to Charlotte next to the statue of her late father, Les Dawson.
January 26, 2021 – Charlotte gives birth to their first baby boy. She later announces his name is Noah, with the entire birth being filmed for reality show Celebrity Bumps.
February 2022 – Matt, Charlotte and Noah move into their brand new family home in Lancashire.
April 2022 – Charlotte reveals she’s tragically suffered a miscarriage.
February 2023 – Charlotte announces she’s pregnant with her second baby with Matt.
July 30, 2023 – Charlotte gives birth to her second baby boy, who she later reveals is called Jude.
October 2023 – Baby Jude is rushed to hospital after contracting RSV bronchitis, and has to remain in hospital for ‘a few days’
February 2024 –Baby Jude is readmitted into hospital after contracting bronchitis for a second time at seven months old.
August 3, 2024 – Charlotte left ‘devastated and humiliated’ after finding ‘dirty texts’ on Matt’s phone to another woman.
August 4, 2024: Charlotte throws Jude his first birthday party, with Matt notably not in attendance.
August 5, 2024: Charlotte breaks her silence, saying she is extremely hurt, upset and disappointed by the news. She says her children remain her top priority.