Who is Beth Tweddle's husband Andy Allen? | The Sun

BETH Tweddle is a well known face amongst gymnastic fans thanks to her incredible career.

But the Olympic hero is also a busy mum, and wife to her devoted husband Andy Allen.

Who is Andy Allen?

Unlike his famous wife Beth Tweddle, Andy tends to keep himself out of the spotlight.

Not much is known about him, except that he works as a financial director.

Beth has previously revealed how he helped her get over a horrific in jury she suffered on Channel 4's The Jump in 2016.

Speaking to Hello! magazine she said: "He is the one waking me up and seeing me sobbing my heart out – my parents and friends have been there for me but Andy is the one who sees me at night when I am really struggling."

How did he meet Beth Tweddle?

Beth and her husband Andy first met in the Rio Olympics 2016, where she was serving as a reporter.

They tied the knot in 2018 in a stunning ceremony at St Boniface Church in the gymnast's home of Bunbury.

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They later hosted a lavish reception at the nearby Grade I Dorfold Hall. 

Describing the day as 'magical', Beth told Hello! magazine at the time her wedding had been particularly special, as it marked the end of a traumatic time in her life.

During the same interview, she also said marriage marked a new, much more positive chapter of her life – helping her look forward to the future, despite her injury.

"It’s like we’re opening up a new book. We’re excited about the future and have loads to look forward to," she said.

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How many children do Andy and Beth have?

The couple have two children together.

They welcomed their daughter Freya in May 2019 and shared a first picture of their firstborn on Instagram.

Beth wrote at the time: "Exciting news! Andy and I are delighted to welcome and introduce Freya Allen to the world. 

"Born 16th May, both her and I are doing well. What an unbelievable feeling and we're looking forward to the amazing journey ahead x."

The happy family then welcomed another child, a baby boy named Finley, in April 2022.

What is Beth doing now?

Beth works a sports pundit for the BBC, and in August 2022 was part of their Commonwealth Games coverage.

The retired gymnast returned to TV screens Day Five of the Games, which are taking place in Birmingham.

Beth's stellar punditry drew high praise from fans of the Games.

One BBC viewer tweeted: "Great games coverage, superb punditry from many, Becky Adlington, Mark Foster but Beth Tweddle is outstanding.

"Clear, concise, insightful, knowledgeable. Absolutely superb."

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Another said: "Beth Tweddle is providing amazing punditry."

Beth retired from competitive gymnastics in the summer of 2013 after 12 years of competing professionally.

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