Mary Berry shares delight at co-star Paul Hollywood's reconciliation with estranged wife
MARY Berry has expressed her delight at the reconciliation between her Great British Bake Off co-star Paul Hollywood and his estranged wife Alexandra.
The pair split after 15 years of marriage last year following his affair with fellow The American Baking Competition presenter Marcela Valladolid, but have since been reunited.
And 79-year-old Mary has spoke of her happiness at seeing her friend back with his family.
Speaking to The Sun, she said: "What happens in Paul's private life is down to Paul. What I want is to see Paul happy - he deserves that.
"Alex is lovely and a great mum and they've got a lovely little boy."
Paul and Alexandra reunited late last year after a brief split following the news that Paul had embarked on an affair with his then co-star.
However, after forgiving him, the pair jetted off on a festive holiday to the french Alps for Christmas.
Speaking at the time, Hollywood spoke of his joy at being forgiven.
"I'm lucky to have this chance," he told the Daily Mirror.
"I'm very well and in a good place. I love Alex to bits, she is amazing. I'm loving being with my family again, they are everything to me."
Alexandra spoke about her decision on the Lorraine Kelly show recently too.
"Things are good actually. I had a wonderful Christmas, a wonderful family Christmas, we're really enjoyed it.
"It has been a tough year, it's really hard when you have your life splashed all over the papers, but you've got to get on with it haven't you?
"You've got to get on with it and make the best go what it is."