It started with a throwaway line. A Blue Peter badge hunt, a sheepdog, and a casual mention of a woman named Annie. Not Matt’s mum, Janice.
Fans pricked up their ears. Their collective antennae twitched. Who was this mysterious lady from Matt’s dad’s past?
We’re in full detective mode, but we’re keeping it light. This isn’t a crime scene. It’s a family tree with a very interesting knot.
The Internet’s Favourite Farm Boy
Matt Baker is the ultimate nice guy. He’s so wholesome he makes a slice of plain toast look edgy.
He lives on a farm in the Durham hills. He does press-ups on cue. He makes washing sheep look like a meditative practice.
So the idea that his father might have a previous marriage feels like a twist in a PG-rated thriller. It’s the most scandalous thing to hit rural England since someone left a gate open.
