Tanja Dexters Opens Up About Alimony and Daughter’s Exclusion from Wedding

Tanja Dexters, the 1998 Miss Belgium winner, has publicly addressed ongoing issues with her ex-partner, Miguel Dheedene and explained the absence of their daughter, Valentina, from her recent wedding. The revelations came during the premiere of her new reality series, “Tanja: Drama heeft een voornaam” on Streamz, sparking a response from Dheedene.

Alimony Dispute

Dexters alleges that Dheedene has not paid alimony for their daughter, Valentina, for three years. She openly discussed this financial strain in her reality series, a move that prompted a reaction from her ex-partner. Redactie24 reports that Dexters did not shy away from speaking critically about Dheedene in the series.

Dheedene’s Response

Miguel Dheedene responded to Dexters’ statements via a press release shared on Instagram. He stated he had intentionally refrained from commenting on his private life for years out of respect for Valentina and a belief that such matters should not be aired publicly. Dheedene expressed his discomfort with the portrayal of events following their separation in the reality series, stating he does not recognize himself in the narrative. He emphasized that everyone is responsible for their own actions and declined to comment on familial or legal matters. Redactie24

Valentina’s Absence from Wedding

Dexters recently married Michaël Peeters in a secret ceremony. Their daughter, Valentina, was unable to attend due to her exam schedule. Dexters shared that Valentina and her parents were able to follow the ceremony via livestream on FaceTime and were happy for the couple. Showbizztime

Current Relationships

Dexters is currently happily married to Michaël Peeters. Dheedene is engaged to Aisha Van Zele, a development that Dexters says she feels neutral about, as she and Dheedene have become estranged. She even reportedly advised Van Zele to marry quickly, joking that men can begin to have doubts. Vandaag247

Reality Series as “Perform”

Dexters views her participation in the reality series as a form of work.

Valentina Blurred in Series

Dexters also revealed that Valentina was blurred in the series by Miguel, even though he knew filming had been ongoing for months.