Simon Thomas reveals son made him a cushion from late wife Gemma's skirts for his birthday

Simon Thomas has revealed his young son made him a cushion from his late wife Gemma’s skirts as a birthday present.

Former Sky Sports presenter Thomas lost his wife to cancer in late 2017, leaving behind their now nine-year-old son Ethan.

Thomas, 46, has revealed a sweet and thoughtful gift his son gave him to mark his birthday last month, in memory of Gemma.

Tagging his rumoured girlfriend in the post, Thomas wrote: “My absolute favourite birthday pressie was this from my boy (with a bit of help from @derrina).

“A cushion made from two of Gemma’s skirts and made by the brilliant @3tothread Tarah thank you so much.”

Thomas’ wife passed away in November 2017 after a short illness with Acute Myloid Leukaemia. She was just 40 years old.

Last November, Thomas revealed that he was in a new relationship which was helping him “define life” after his tragic loss.

“I’m very aware she was someone I didn’t know before and have got to know over the last few weeks and months,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“From the early stages – she had this empathy towards myself and Ethan. She’s Christian as well and that’s important to me as a man of faith.

“She’s been an incredible support for me. She was the only person who would always pick up the phone… and when she said my phone is always on, she meant it.”