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Michael van Gerwen leaves hotel with mystery woman just hours after ex-wife revealed she’s pregnant with new lover
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has been pictured with a mystery woman – just hours after his ex-wife revealed she’s pregnant with her new lover.
The Dutchman, 36, and his partner split up seven months ago with the pair announcing with “great sadness” they would be going their separate ways.
We told you yesterday how Daphne Govers has announced she is expecting a “miracle” child next month with new boyfriend Robert.
In the bombshell interview she acknowledged a “mistake”.
But just hours later, Van Gerwen has now been snapped leaving a hotel with a mystery brunette.
Pictures show the darts star walk out the hotel alongside her before am embrace next to a car.
Speaking to Shownieuws, Govers said: “I didn’t expect it. I was at the hospital with the other two, too. I couldn’t have gotten pregnant naturally. If it does happen, it’ll be a miracle.
“My world was completely turned upside down. How am I going to handle this? But in the end, it all worked out. It’s more than welcome.”
Asked about her time with Van Gerwen and how he feels about her pregnancy, she added: “Of course, a mistake was made on my part.
“Everyone knows that. We don’t have to hide that. I’d rather keep the story private.
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“I wouldn’t dare say [how Van Gerwen feels]. I don’t think he’s very happy, but I really don’t know.”
Three-time world champion Van Gerwen gave himself the summer off as darts took a back seat to a turbulent time in his private life.
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The Dutchman went to the Tomorrowland festival and took a trip to Ibiza, where he saw Martin Garrix at Ushuaia.
And he was cheered on by TWO models in the first round at Ally Pally.
Sky Sports cameras kept panning to two pals – Eline and Mariska Stapel – who were applauding Van Gerwen as he sealed a first-round win over Mitsuhiko Tatsunami.
Mariska posts images on Only Fans while Eline has appeared on Dutch reality shows – and the pair have a combined following of more than 130,000 on Instagram.
Van Gerwen is in the mix to land the £1million top prize at Alexandra Palace at the World Darts Championship.
He faces Gary Anderson in the fourth round and the world No3 expects ‘fireworks’ from the blockbuster last 16 showdown.
He said: “I expect a lot from that game because Gary’s playing some fantastic darts and like everyone’s saying, the old Gary’s back and everyone’s really happy.
“He’s averaging 102 and 103 and I’m averaging about 99 and 100, and I’m just doing okay.
“So I think that’s a good sign for me. I’m really looking forward to playing against him.
“Because when you play Gary, there’s always room for fireworks. We always play good against each other, most of the time at least.
“There’s a lot of high-seeded players who have gone out, so I think this is one of the games to watch in the next round.”
