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Heston Blumenthal admits his kids weren't shocked when he told them he was bipolar and reveals his granddaughter helped rekindle his relationship with son Jack

Heston Blumenthal has admitted that his kids weren't shocked when he told them he was bipolar.

Last July Heston was in tears as he bravely opened up about how his wife Melanie saved his life by admitting him to hospital under the Mental Health Act during his bipolar disorder battle. Last July Heston was in tears as he bravely opened up about how his wife Melanie saved his life by admitting him to hospital under the Mental Health Act during his bipolar disorder battle The newlyweds later held a reception at their house nearby for around 60 guests, who included Blumenthal's fellow TV chef Raymond Blanc, owner of the two Michelin-starred Oxfordshire restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, former BBC director-general Lord Birt and Great British Menu judge Matthew Fort.

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