Professor Green has opened up about a dramatic moment in his personal life—he very nearly called off his wedding to Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh.
The 41-year-old musician rarely spoke publicly about his two-year marriage to Millie, which ended in 2016, but during a recent appearance on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, he revealed the intense pressure they both felt to tie the knot.
He explained that if they hadn’t felt that push from outside, they might never have married.
“It very nearly didn’t happen,” he admitted.
He recalled discussing his doubts with his two best friends, Lewis and Phoenix, and ultimately making his own decision.
“We didn’t get married for the wrong reasons. We loved each other,” he said.
Revisiting a Trauma Bond
The rapper described their connection as partly a “trauma bond,” shaped by experiences neither fully understood at the time.
“It takes a lot to get to a place of going, ‘I had a significant part in that, 50% at least, because there were two of us in the situation,’” he reflected.
Today, he and Millie are back in touch, supporting one another and reflecting on their past struggles, including undiagnosed ADHD.
Millie previously admitted she had doubts about the relationship before their lavish 2013 wedding at Babington House in Somerset, but feared canceling it due to the shame of letting everyone down.
Their divorce was finalized in May 2016, coinciding with Millie going public with her new relationship at the time.
Life After Divorce and New Beginnings
After their split, both moved forward with new chapters in their lives.
Millie got engaged on the Greek island of Mykonos in 2017, married in Sussex in 2018, and later welcomed two daughters.
Professor Green also found love again, becoming a father in 2021 to son Slimane Ray Manderson with his partner Karima McAdams.
He described the pregnancy as a “rollercoaster,” full of scares, but shared the joy of welcoming their son two weeks early.
Understanding ADHD in Their Relationship
Reflecting on their past, Professor Green revealed that undiagnosed neurodivergence—specifically ADHD—played a role in the challenges of their relationship.
“There was undiagnosed neurodivergence between both of us.
We had a conversation about this recently, and it makes sense,” he said. Being open about his ADHD diagnosis, he added: “I don’t feel uncomfortable about these things anymore, but I felt uncomfortable for a huge part of my life.”
He spoke warmly about Millie, calling her “gorgeous” and clarifying that there is no resentment.
“We were not good for each other at that time. We were for a point, and then things we didn’t understand were happening,” he explained.
Health Battles and Parenthood
Professor Green has also been candid about his health.
Earlier this year, he revealed he was born with Pyloric Stenosis, a rare condition affecting the stomach’s passage to the small intestine.
His recurring dysbiosis—a bacterial imbalance in the gut—has worsened the condition over time.
Recently, he even caught roseola from his young son, Slimane, after avoiding the virus himself during childhood.
What ADHD Means
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition defined by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
It affects both children and adults, though research into adult ADHD is limited.
Symptoms can include restlessness, poor concentration, impulsive actions, difficulty organizing tasks, mood swings, and forgetfulness.
There’s no cure, but a combination of therapy and medication often helps manage symptoms, making day-to-day life easier.
Professor Green’s reflections show how understanding neurodivergence can offer clarity and healing, even years after challenging relationships and personal struggles.