At a Glance
- Ruby Bhogal shared she experienced a “missed miscarriage” after discovering her pregnancy during a Mexico honeymoon
- The Great British Baking Show star described feeling “heartbroken and lost” and struggling with guilt
- She hopes sharing her story helps others feel less isolated in their grief
- Why it matters: Miscarriage affects 1 in 4 pregnancies yet remains rarely discussed, leaving many feeling alone
Ruby Bhogal is opening up about a devastating loss. The 36-year-old Great British Baking Show favorite revealed she suffered a missed miscarriage after learning she was pregnant during her second honeymoon in Mexico late last year.
The Discovery
Bhogal broke the news in a Jan. 12 Instagram video that opened with a stark admission: “This wasn’t the video I was hoping to share with you all as my first of 2026.” She explained the pregnancy news came during the couple’s trip to Mexico, only to be followed by the heartbreak of a missed miscarriage.
According to The Miscarriage Association, a missed miscarriage means “the baby has died or not developed, but has not been physically miscarried.” Bhogal told followers she has spent recent weeks “actively seeking out a community of people going through the same thing” to find support from others showing “incredible strength and courage during times of grief.”
The Emotional Toll
In her caption, Bhogal wrote candidly about the isolation that follows pregnancy loss:
- “It can be an incredibly isolating time, even when surrounded by the most wonderful people”
- “We’re told miscarriage is common, missed miscarriages less so, but rarely find it spoken about”
- “I’ve found company in a community of those sharing their grief and experience”
She admitted struggling to accept her grief, writing: “Right now, I feel quite heartbroken and really lost, teamed with lots of endless questions about why … Why me? What did I do wrong? Could I have done something more? Should I have done something better? Could I have prevented what happened that day?”
Feeling Like a Failure
Beyond the questions, Bhogal revealed she battles feeling like a “failure” to herself and loved ones. “I would be screaming to my friend if the shoe was on the other foot, telling them it wasn’t their fault, but my mind is having quite a hard time accepting that,” she said.
She ended the post asking for patience: “I just need a bit of time to find my feet and try and find myself in this new chapter. I’m trying to learn that it’s okay to not be okay and learn that it’s okay to also ask for help.”
Life Before the Loss
The tragedy follows a whirlwind year for Bhogal and husband James Stewart, a BBC presenter. The couple’s relationship milestones include:
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement | 2024 | Stewart proposed in New York; Bhogal had food poisoning minutes before |
| Secret wedding | June 2024 | Private ceremony three months before public reveal |
| Health chaos | Summer 2024 | Stye, E. coli, vomiting off a boat, COVID, sprained ankle in two weeks |
| Second honeymoon | Late 2024 | Mexico trip where pregnancy was discovered |
Bhogal first revealed their engagement with humor, writing: “POV: you’re prancing around New York unaware you’re about to be proposed to 😬. I wish we had a romantic story to go alongside it but food poisoning managed to kick in right about 5 mins before he was about propose.”
In September she announced they had already married in June: “It’s been 3 months since I got married, got a stye, got e.coli, projectile vomited off the side of a boat and got covid all in the space of 2 weeks. You’ll be thrilled to know that I celebrated this milestone in true Rubes fashion by…spraining my ankle 😬.”
Finding Support
Bhogal made clear she isn’t looking for sympathy but for connection. She told followers: “pls know I’m here with you and I’m here for you,” addressing others who have experienced pregnancy loss.
Her content may shift in coming weeks. She warned: “I know you’re all here for the filthy bakes and world cakes, so if my content looks a little different in the coming weeks, please bear with me whilst I try and find my feet and find that spark again.”
Key Takeaways
- Missed miscarriage affects many but is rarely discussed, leaving parents feeling isolated
- Ruby Bhogal joins a growing number of public figures sharing pregnancy loss to reduce stigma
- The Great British Baking Show star balances grief with hope, asking for patience as she heals
- Her story highlights how even supportive communities can’t prevent the loneliness of miscarriage grief
