Rachel Stevens has announced on Instagram that she has separated from husband Alex Bourne.
S Club 7 star Rachel told fans the couple had taken “the difficult decision” to split yesterday (Friday July 1).
However, Rachel – who shares two daughters with property expert Alex – added they would remain “united” as a family.
Singer Rachel, 44, married Alex in 2009. They have known each other since they were children.
Rachel Stevens split from husband
Recent Dancing On Ice contestant Rachel said they intend to “remain partners in parenthood” for Amelie, 11, and Minnie, eight.
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She told fans in an Insta Story post: “I just wanted to share with you all that after time and consideration the difficult decision has been made for Alex and I to separate.
“While we are no longer partners in marriage, we will remain partners in parenthood to our beautiful girls and continue with love and respect for each other.”
I feel so incredibly grateful for the life we built together.
Rachel added: “I feel so incredibly grateful for the life we built together and will now continue to be focused on moving forward united as a family.”
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Rachel Stevens marriage
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