Lisa Snowdon was observed without her engagement ring on Wednesday, heightening speculation of a separation from her fiancé, George Smart. The presenter, 54, had previously indicated she was in no rush to marry the businessman, with whom she has been in a relationship for 12 years. Smart has not appeared on Snowdon's social media since January.
In a recent interview with Prima, Snowdon described her current age as a "new chapter" in her life, emphasizing the importance of reframing aging positively. "It takes time for that readjustment to happen, but now I'm in this powerful place where it's about, 'What do I want? What do I need?'" she stated.
Snowdon also spoke about her experiences with menopause, noting that alcohol, particularly wine, could trigger "rages." She explained that after a few glasses, she would experience anger, grogginess, and sleep disturbances. "Now, I have much less alcohol. I'm not going to deny myself, but it's about balance," she said. She elaborated on how anxiety during menopause impacted her work, leading to panic attacks and a loss of confidence that caused her to turn down professional opportunities.
Snowdon and Smart, an entrepreneur, first dated two decades ago and reconnected in 2014, becoming engaged in 2016. Snowdon had previously shared that she did not envision a traditional wedding, viewing marriage more as a contract. She also mentioned in 2023 that neither she nor Smart felt they had the energy to plan a wedding, although she noted it could happen spontaneously.
More recently, Snowdon has shared images of solo holidays and outings with friends and family on social media, with Smart notably absent from these posts. This has led some followers to express concern about the status of their relationship.
Menopause is defined as the natural biological stage when menstrual periods cease permanently, hormone levels decrease, and pregnancy is no longer possible. It is officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.