Chester Robertson is the youngest child of TV presenter Davina McCall and her ex-husband, Matthew Robertson. He turned 19 in September 2025, and he has spent most of his life out of the public eye. Even so, his mother’s career — and more recently her health — has kept the wider McCall family in the news.
This piece covers what we actually know about Chester: his age, his parents, his siblings, and the family developments since his mother last spoke publicly about him. It also notes honestly what remains private.
Chester Robertson: Quick Facts
| Full Name | Chester Robertson |
| Date of Birth | 14 September 2006 (reported) |
| Age | 19 (as of August 2026; turns 20 on 14 September 2026) |
| Birthplace | Surrey, England (reported) |
| Mother | Davina McCall |
| Father | Matthew Robertson |
| Siblings | Holly Robertson, Tilly Robertson |
Family Background
Chester is the youngest of three children. His parents, Davina McCall and Matthew Robertson, married in 2000. The couple separated in 2017, and they finalised their divorce the following year. At the time, McCall asked the press for space, saying their children were the priority above everything else.
Matthew Robertson, meanwhile, built his own TV career, hosting the animal rescue series Pet Rescue in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Since then, he has stepped back from television work.
Siblings: Holly and Tilly
Chester has two older sisters. Holly, the eldest, was born in 2001, and she graduated from Newcastle University with a Master of Dietetics in summer 2024. Tilly, meanwhile, was born in 2003 and now lives in Sydney, Australia. Several family relatives — an aunt, uncle, and cousins — live there too. Even so, McCall has said she found the move difficult as a parent, even while supporting her daughter’s independence.
Chester and His Famous Mum
Davina McCall has spoken about her son’s reaction to her television work more than once. For instance, during a Q&A about her ITV dating show My Mum, Your Dad, McCall discussed the show’s focus on adult relationships and intimacy. She admitted her son would likely find it excruciating to watch, and she joked that his response would be something like: “God, you’re so embarrassing, you’re just like that.”
Plenty of parents of teenagers will recognise that kind of comment. Overall, McCall generally describes her relationship with Chester in warm, easy-going terms.
Recent Family Developments
The last few years have brought real change to the wider family, even though Chester himself has stayed well out of the headlines.
In November 2024, McCall had surgery to remove a benign brain tumour — a rare colloid cyst. Doctors found it during a health check linked to her menopause advocacy work. Before going into surgery, she wrote individual letters to Chester and his two sisters in case things didn’t go to plan, and she now keeps those letters with her will.
Almost exactly a year later, McCall revealed she had breast cancer after finding a lump during a self-check. In October 2025, she had a lumpectomy at the Royal Marsden Hospital. She then shared the diagnosis publicly in an emotional video on 8 November 2025. Afterward, she went on to have radiotherapy in January 2026 as a precaution, and she has since said scans have come back clear.
McCall also married her long-term partner, hairstylist Michael Douglas. The small ceremony took place in December 2025, roughly six weeks after her cancer surgery. Interestingly, the couple had been together since shortly after she finalised her divorce from Matthew Robertson.
None of these developments have involved Chester directly in public, which is consistent with how the family has always handled his privacy.
Life Away From the Spotlight
Unlike his mother, Chester doesn’t appear on television, and he doesn’t appear to run a public social media account. Still, McCall has stayed fairly consistent about protecting her children from press attention. She mentions them only occasionally in interviews and doesn’t feature them directly in her work.
That’s likely to stay the case for now. Nothing publicly suggests Chester plans to step into a media career of his own. Instead, his family’s approach so far suggests he’ll keep his life private as he moves further into adulthood. Neither parent has publicly shared details of his education beyond school age, including whether he chose university or a different path. Overall, that fits the pattern the family has kept for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chester Robertson?
Chester Robertson is 19, and will turn 20 on 14 September 2026. Reports place his birth date as 14 September 2006, though his family hasn’t confirmed this date directly.
Who are Chester Robertson’s parents?
His mother is TV presenter Davina McCall, and his father is Matthew Robertson, the former host of Pet Rescue. The couple married in 2000 and divorced in 2018.
Does Chester Robertson appear on TV or social media?
No. Chester has kept a private life. He hasn’t appeared on television or run a public social media profile.
Who are Chester Robertson’s siblings?
He has two older sisters, Holly Robertson, born in 2001, and Tilly Robertson, born in 2003.
