Martin Lewis might be the country’s most trusted voice when it comes to saving money, but behind the calm, collected advice and non-stop appearances on ITV, there’s a deeply personal story that’s shaped the man we see today.
Best known for his work on This Morning, his own show, and of course the go-to MoneySavingExpert website, Martin’s name has become synonymous with financial common sense. But beyond the spreadsheets and savings tips, he’s faced his fair share of real-life hardship, reported Belfast Live.
Martin lost his mother, Susan Lewis, in a horse-riding accident when he was just 11 — a moment he’s described as “the end of my childhood.” Speaking honestly during an April 2025 appearance on This Morning, he opened up about how the grief didn’t just come and go — it stuck with him through his teens, especially when his stepmother joined the family at age 14, reports Wales Online.
“My stepmother joined us in 1986, when I was 14. The stereotype wasn’t the issue. The issue was, I had a stepmother joining me when I was still in terrible grief over the loss of my mother,” he shared. “Nothing could have made me want her to be there because of why she was there and the immense difficulties. I recall her removing some of our family photos.”
Despite that pain, Martin has channelled his experiences into real, tangible change. He’s now a patron of the children’s bereavement charity Grief Encounter and regularly advocates for life insurance, determined to spare others from similar pain.
Away from the serious stuff, Martin’s personal life is grounded in family. He married fellow TV presenter Lara Lewington in 2009. Lara, who previously co-hosted Click on the BBC for over two decades, recently joined ITV’s Lorraine as the show’s go-to expert on all things AI. Together, they have a daughter, Sapphire Susan Lewis — or “Mini Money Saving Expert,” as Martin affectionately calls her.
In early 2024, Martin made the rare decision to temporarily step away from work. Posting online, he told fans: “Just done my last pre-rec price hike day interview and now I’m signing off. As mini MSE’s off school, I’m going to stop social media and work, to de-stress and have some family time.”
He’s also fought tirelessly against online scammers misusing his name and image in fake ads, going so far as to take Facebook to court. Although he dropped the case, he chose to work with the platform to fight fraud head-on.
“I’ve spent my entire career trying to help consumers, and these criminals, thieves, organised crime people have perverted my reputation,” he said on his BBC Sounds podcast.
Despite the battles and heartbreak, Martin remains a steady, relatable figure — one who never forgets where he came from, even while helping millions of others get through tough times.
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