Carol Vorderman has shared the challenges of going to Cambridge as a comprehensive school pupil, just days after her son, Cameron's graduation. 61-year-old Countdown legend Carol has been shouting from the rooftops about Cameron's success, as his delayed graduation from the University of the West of England in Bristol took place on Tuesday, May 10.
Cameron King, who is the son of Carol and her ex-husband, Patrick King, obtained a first class degree two years ago in Animation, but his ceremony was delayed due to Covid-19, and also earned a Master's degree from the University of Dundee last year. Cameron, who now works as a 3D animator, faced 'endless bullying' and struggled through school due to his severe learning difficulties, but is now enjoying plenty of success.
After attending her son's graduation ceremony earlier this week, Carol shared a proud realisation with her 219,000 followers on Instagram. Alongside a picture of herself, Cameron, and her daughter, Katie, Carol wrote: "It only just occurred to me that my little brood and I are an academic family.