Kate Ritchie unwraps hilarious Christmas secret about Bec Hewitt
In a festive bombshell that’s left the tinsel trembling, popular radio talkback host Kate Ritchie dropped a yuletide nugget on her Fitzy & Wippa radio show that had her co-hosts laughing harder than Santa after one too many eggnogs.
The former Home and Away star couldn’t resist spilling the beans about a certain co-star’s unconventional approach to Christmas decor. Spoiler: It’s as timeless as the love between Alf Stewart and his flaming galah.
The revelation came during a lively discussion about Christmas traditions. As the trio playfully debated who might blast carols all year long, Wippa quipped, “Yeah, they’re the ones who leave the tree up all year because they’re lazy.” Cue Kate’s awkward laugh – and the kind of body language that screams, I know something you don’t.
After much coaxing, Kate finally confessed: “I know someone who does that.” Her vague hints about the mystery person – “They’re not there a lot” and “They usually come home in summer” – only deepened the intrigue. Naturally, Fitzy and Wippa sprang into action, throwing out wild guesses faster than kids ripping open presents on Christmas morning.
“Chris Martin?” No.
“A Hemsworth?” Still no.
“Ray Meagher?” Are you serious?
Finally, under relentless pressure, Kate dropped the mic (or rather, the ornament): “I think Bec Hewitt did it a little bit.”
And there it was! The Christmas tree tea that would leave even Rudolph red in the face.
Turns out, Bec Hewitt – a former Home and Away actress herself and better half of tennis champ Lleyton – is no stranger to embracing an evergreen lifestyle. Back in 2016, she openly admitted in an interview that her family’s Christmas tree had been up for (wait for it)... eight years.
“I don’t know if this is a little bit sad but our Christmas tree has been up for eight years!” Bec confessed. The reason? An international jet-setting schedule that makes Santa’s one-night global trek look like a leisurely stroll. “We’ve been living overseas, and we fly in to Australia quite late. Because we fly in and it’s nearly Christmas time, and then we have to leave for the Australian Open in a hurry, so we just don’t get round to it; I’m busy packing.”
And who could blame her? Between juggling family life, Lleyton’s tennis coaching career, and perhaps a few rounds of “Where’s the mistletoe?”, the Hewitts were clearly just giving their tree a permanent residency.
So next time you’re dragging your feet about packing up the decorations, just remember: somewhere out there, Bec Hewitt’s Christmas tree is standing proud, a symbol of festive procrastination and boundless holiday cheer.
After all, why limit Christmas to one month when you can keep the magic alive all year round?
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