Shamed rugby star Stuart Hogg’s ex is ‘happy to be rid’ of the domestic abuser as their divorce is rubber-stamped
Public records show the split was finalised last week
SHAMED rugby star Stuart Hogg’s ex is “happy to be rid” of the domestic abuser — as it emerged their divorce had been rubber-stamped.
Gillian Hogg, 38, has returned to using her birth name of Smith as sources revealed she is now “washing her hands” of the disgraced former Scotland captain.
Public records show the split was finalised last week at Jedburgh Sheriff Court — where the lout, 33, previously admitted inflicting a five-year campaign of abuse on the mum of four.
No details of the former couple’s settlement are available.
But following the end of their nine-year marriage, an insider last night told The Scottish Sun: “Gillian is supposedly happy with the divorce settlement and even more happy to be rid of him.
“She suffered for years because of him.
“So now it’s done and dusted, she can finally wash her hands of him and move on in her life.”
It comes two years after the couple separated.
Gillian is supposedly happy with the divorce settlement and even more happy to be rid of him
An insider
The court heard how Hogg shouted and swore at Gillian after drink binges, tracked her movements and bombarded her with distressing messages.
Campaigners hit out after he dodged prison despite the outbursts leaving his ex frightened and wishing “for it to be morning as soon as possible”.
Hogg was instead sentenced to a year’s supervision and barred from contacting Gillian in January.
Weeks later, Hogg’s TV presenter girlfriend Leonna Mayor, 35, gave birth to his fifth child. They posed for pictures on holiday in Turkey.
Meanwhile, the divorced couple’s former five-bedroom home has been on the market since April in Hawick, Roxburghshire.
It has yet to sell despite £25,000 being slashed from the original £875,000 asking price.
Gillian is still a director of two of their companies — sports business One Thousand Twenty Five Ltd and SWH Properties.
She suffered for years because of him. So now it’s done and dusted, she can finally wash her hands of him and move on in her life
An insider
Former Glasgow Warriors full-back Hogg, who joined French side Montpellier last year, still has an MBE awarded to him for services to rugby.
But politicians, including First Minister John Swinney, have called for him to be stripped of the title.
We told in March how social work reports revealed the sportsman felt “hard done by” despite his jail let-off.
Domestic abuse – how to get help
DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone – including men – and does not always involve physical violence.
Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship:
- Emotional abuse – Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse – gaslighting – being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to
- Threats and intimidation – Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you
- Physical abuse – This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten.
- Sexual abuse – Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent.
If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers:
- The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night
- Men who are being abused can call Respect Men’s Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244
- Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428
- If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999
Remember, you are not alone.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime.
Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse.
