But Martin, 46, was fast to make clear: “Of course it’s a publicity stunt as I said on air! While I hated every moment, I was there as I have a voice and with that comes responsibility. I used it to direct children to the new grief helpline. Not sure if your tweet was meant to be hurtful. If it was, well done you succeeded.”
Martin misplaced his mum simply earlier than his 12th birthday
When requested about reminiscences of his mom, he stated: “I struggle to remember anything other than the pain. What I’m trying to do is learn to remember the wonderful person I lost, not learn to remember I lost a wonderful person.” When probed, Martin welled up and stated: “I so don’t want to be here right now, but sometimes, when you have a voice, you have a responsibility and that’s why I’m here. So forgive me for going defensive but I’m trying.”