Natalie Bassingthwaighte: Divorce, Coming Out, and Children

When you’ve spent years in the spotlight as a beloved soap character and the voice of a chart-topping band, coming out later in life is a story many people relate to. For Natalie Bassingthwaighte, that journey began after her marriage quietly ended.

Born: 1 September 1975 · Occupation: Singer, actress, TV personality · Children: 2 (Harper and Willow) · Known for: Neighbours, Rogue Traders · Instagram: 223K followers

Six key facts about Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s life and career, drawn from verified sources.

Why did Natalie Bassingthwaighte leave her husband?

The night that ended her marriage

In a candid interview on the No Filter podcast, Bassingthwaighte described a moment on stage that she said “changed everything” and ultimately ended her marriage to Cameron McGlinchey. The couple, who had been together for 12 years, separated in 2022 according to later reporting by 7NEWS Australia (leading national news outlet).

The performer told Mamamia (Mamamia women’s lifestyle publication) that the marriage ended on stage in a moment she described as “the night that changed everything”. She said both she and McGlinchey wanted their two children to be happy, and they prioritised co-parenting after the split.

Public statements about the separation

Bassingthwaighte said McGlinchey was supportive when she sought his advice before going public about her new relationship. Speaking to Stellar magazine’s Something To Talk About podcast (as covered by 7NEWS Australia), she said: “He is incredible, and he’s been so supportive.” The couple has not revealed the full details of their separation publicly.

The implication: the divorce appears to have been driven by Bassingthwaighte’s self-discovery, not conflict.

Is Natalie Bassingthwaighte in a relationship?

Current relationship status after divorce

Yes, Bassingthwaighte confirmed in November 2023 that she is in a same-sex relationship. She described her new partner as someone who “makes my heart smile and makes me happy”, according to 7NEWS Australia (Australian news channel). The identity of her partner has not been publicly named, though Mamamia (Mamamia digital media site) linked her to Pip Loth, a woman she is reported to be engaged to according to a 2026 podcast listing on Omny (No Filter podcast archive).

Coming out as queer

Bassingthwaighte has stated that she identifies as queer. In interviews, she spoke about feeling nervous talking about being part of the LGBTIQA+ community. “I felt terrified about coming out publicly,” she said in a 2026 interview covered on YouTube (entertainment interview channel).

When did Natalie Bassingthwaighte come out?

Public announcement in 2023

She came out in a November 2023 interview with Stellar magazine’s Something To Talk About podcast, where she revealed she was in a same-sex relationship. The news was widely reported by 7NEWS Australia.

Discovering her sexuality later in life

Bassingthwaighte told the No Filter podcast (Omny (No Filter podcast)) that she fell for a woman while still married with children and that she had suppressed her sexuality for years. “I realised I had been hiding a part of myself for so long,” she said.

How many children does Natalie Bassingthwaighte have?

Names and ages of her children

The actress and singer has two children with ex-husband Cameron McGlinchey: a son named Harper and a daughter named Willow. Both children were born during their marriage. Bassingthwaighte has spoken about co-parenting amicably. “We just want our kids to be happy,” she said, as quoted by Mamamia (Australian women’s platform).

What movies and TV shows has Natalie Bassingthwaighte appeared in?

Neighbours role as Izzy Hoyland

From 2003 to 2007, Bassingthwaighte played the iconic character Izzy Hoyland on the Australian soap opera Neighbours. The role made her a household name across Australia and the UK. According to her Wikipedia biography, she appeared in 168 episodes across that period.

Other TV appearances including Home and Away

In 2011 she joined the cast of Home and Away for a guest role as a character named Tegan. She also hosted reality show The Block and appeared as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars Australia, per Wikipedia.

Film roles

Bassingthwaighte starred in the 2014 Australian comedy film The Little Death, directed by Josh Lawson. The film premiered at the Sydney Film Festival and received positive reviews.

Timeline

• 1975 – Born in Wollongong, Australia
• 2003–2007 – Played Izzy Hoyland on Neighbours (Wikipedia)
• 2005–2010 – Lead singer of Rogue Traders (hit “Voodoo Child”) (Wikipedia)
• 2011 – Guest role on Home and Away (Wikipedia)
• 2014 – Starred in film The Little Death
• 2022 – Separated from husband Cameron McGlinchey (7NEWS Australia)
• 2023 – Came out as queer (7NEWS Australia)

What we know and what’s unclear

Key quotes

“We just want our kids to be happy.”

— Natalie Bassingthwaighte, quoted by Mamamia

“He is incredible, and he’s been so supportive.”

— Bassingthwaighte on ex-husband Cameron McGlinchey, via 7NEWS Australia

For Australian viewers who grew up watching her on Neighbours or dancing to Rogue Traders, the question is clear: how will her next chapter unfold — in music, television, or advocacy? The answer may shape not just her career but the way Australia talks about coming out later in life.

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