She’s the stunning American-born skating sensation who dazzled Britain on Dancing on Ice, lifting the trophy with Joe Swash and stealing hearts with her graceful spins. But behind the sequins and smiles, Alex Murphy has been fighting a hidden war – against her own body.

In a tear-jerking revelation, the 36-year-old former professional skater has confessed she’s medically allergic to her husband Paul Klein’s DNA, with her immune system brutally rejecting any chance of conceiving naturally.

Speaking candidly on This Morning just days ago, Alex broke down as she explained how the shocking diagnosis turned their fairy-tale romance into a nightmare. ‘My body sees his DNA as germs and attacks it,’ she told hosts, her voice cracking. ‘It’s like I’m allergic to my own husband.’

The couple, who tied the knot in a magical ceremony in 2024 after meeting on TikTok during lockdown, had dreamed of starting a family straight away. But after two years of trying – and multiple failed IVF attempts – doctors delivered the bombshell: Alex has a rare genetic predisposition that causes her immune system to launch a full-scale assault on Paul’s DNA.

Alex, who shot to fame partnering celebs like Brian McFadden and Joe on the ITV smash, recalled: ‘We started trying about two years ago. We thought it would happen quickly and naturally – as you do when you’re madly in love.’

But month after month brought only disappointment. ‘It was heartbreaking,’ she admitted. ‘We went through tests, and that’s when they found my body was turning on his DNA, attacking embryos before they could implant.’

Experts call it an anti-sperm antibody issue or natural killer cell overactivity – a rare condition where the woman’s immune system treats the man’s genetic material as a foreign invader, much like it would a virus. In Alex’s case, it’s so severe that natural conception is virtually impossible without medical intervention.

Paul, a handsome YouTuber and content creator who wooed Alex with his cheeky videos, has stood by her side through the agony. The pair’s love story began in the most modern way – sliding into DMs on social media – and blossomed into a whirlwind romance.

Fans swooned over their lavish wedding, with Alex gliding down the aisle in a poignant bridal gown that nodded to her skating roots. But now, those dreamy photos feel bittersweet.

On This Morning, Alex fought back tears as she described the emotional toll. ‘It’s crazy – you’re allergic to the person you love most in the world. But Paul’s been incredible. He’s my rock.’

The revelation comes after Alex’s rollercoaster career on Dancing on Ice. The Boston-born beauty joined the show in 2018, quickly becoming a fan favourite with her fiery routines and American charm. She made history in 2020 by winning with Joe Swash – but was controversially axed from the pro line-up the following year, leaving her ‘bewildered and lost’.

She bounced back as an influencer, raking in more cash from social media than skating, and found love with Paul. Yet personal tragedies have shadowed her success: Alex previously opened up about surviving a stroke at just 24, a terrifying ordeal that left her fearing for her life.

‘Nobody knows how much I’ve suffered this year,’ she posted cryptically last summer, sparking concern among fans.

Now, the couple are pinning hopes on specialist treatment – possibly intralipid infusions or steroids to dampen Alex’s immune response during IVF. ‘We’re not giving up,’ she vowed. ‘We want a family so badly.’

Fertility experts say such ‘allergies’ affect a small percentage of couples, often undiagnosed until IVF fails repeatedly. One specialist told the Mail: ‘It’s devastating – the body rejects what should be the start of new life.’

Fans flooded social media with support: ‘Heartbroken for Alex and Paul – sending all the baby dust!’ one wrote. Another added: ‘From lifting the DOI trophy to this battle – she’s a warrior.’

As Dancing on Ice gears up for its new series, Alex’s story serves as a poignant reminder that even glittery TV stars face raw, real-life pain off the rink.

But with Paul’s unwavering love and modern medicine on their side, this plucky pair are determined to skate towards their happy ending – baby or bust.