Where is Matthew Hayden-Johnson now as Love You To Death airs on Channel 4?

CHANNEL 4’s three-part documentary series Love You To Death revisits the shocking case of Lisa Hayden-Johnson, who falsely claimed her young son Matthew was “Britain’s sickest child”. For six years during his childhood, Matthew Hayden-Johnson was subjected to extreme fabricated medical claims by his mother. Today, Matthew is 25 years old and works in finance Credit: Channel 4 Following his mother’s arrest, he and his sister eventually moved to Sheffield to live with their father Credit: Alamy She falsely claimed he suffered from a wide range of life-threatening conditions, including cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, severe food allergies, and severe diabetes. As a result, Matthew was forced to use a wheelchair, rely on feeding tubes, and endure 325 medical procedures, including unnecessary blood tests and general anaesthetics. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The abuse unravelled in 2009 when authorities discovered his mother had fabricated his illnesses, leading to her arrest and 2010 conviction for child cruelty and perverting the course of justice. Where is Matthew Hayden-Johnson now? At the time of his mother’s arrest in 2009, Matthew was just eight years old, while his sister Laura was 10. More on Love you to death Following her arrest, they were taken out of her care and eventually moved to Sheffield to live with their father, who had also been deceived by the fabrications. Relocating to Sheffield gave Matthew the opportunity to build a stable life away from the public spotlight. Reflecting on his move, Matthew said that while much of his early childhood was stolen, moving in with his father allowed him to reclaim a normal upbringing. What is his relationship with his mother today? Matthew has said that he has not spoken to his mother for two years, citing a “lack of change” from her and a desire to protect his sister. Most read in The Sun Despite the distance, he has chosen to forgive her. Speaking about his decision to move forward, Matthew has said: “What other option do I have? I can’t hold the hate over her. I wish her the best. I just want to move on with my life. “At this point, I don’t want to be a man who goes back on his word, and I don’t want to open up that relationship to then shut it down later on, because I think that would damage both of us.” He has said that he believes his mother “deserves peace” even though they no longer keep in contact. Why is he appearing in Love You To Death? Matthew decided to participate in Channel 4’s documentary series Love You To Death alongside his sister Laura to share his side of the story and process his past. Appearing alongside doctors, police officers, and family members, Matthew has said that taking part provided him with a chance to confront what happened to him directly as he continues to move forward with his life. Comment now