ASHLEY Banjo’s wife Francesca hinted at their secret split nearly a yr before they introduced it.
In a post at the beginning of the yr, Francesca referred to ‘testing’ instances and it has since been revealed that the pair had ended their 16 yr romance by that time.
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Sharing an image of herself with Ashley and their two children, she wrote: “After the final week of 2021 persevering with to check us, its straightforward to be consumed by the unfavourable. So here’s what I’m grateful for ❤️🌍.”
Final evening Variety star turned Dancing On Ice choose Ashley revealed that he and his childhood sweetheart had parted methods – a yr and half in the past.
Ashley, 31, bought engaged to Francesca again in 2014, with the pair marrying a yr later and now sharing two youngsters.
The proud dad mentioned the previous couple’s precedence would now be co-parenting their youngsters Rose, three, and Micah, two.
In a joint assertion, the pair mentioned: “After a lot thought and consideration we each really feel now could be the time to share some private information.
“Practically 18 months in the past we took the choice to separate.
“After being collectively for over 16 years, since we had been youngsters, this isn’t a call that has been taken calmly.
“It has not been straightforward and the processing of the state of affairs has not been quick by any means. However we really feel that as we method the brand new yr it’s time to share this information with others.
“Our principal focus will all the time be our lovely youngsters. Each choice that has been made is to verify we will proceed as a loving household and provides the easiest of ourselves as mother and father.
“Elevating Rose and Micah in a wholesome and joyful setting is an important factor to each of us.
“Typically after so a few years folks simply transfer in numerous instructions, however we achieve this lovingly and we proceed to try to be each the very best mother and father doable and the very best of pals to one another.
“We have now all the time been non-public with our private lives, so we kindly ask that everybody please proceed to respect that privateness.
“We can’t be making any additional touch upon the state of affairs. Thanks, a lot of love, Ash and Chess x”
