Paul Hollywood confirms split with wife Alexandra after 20 years of marriage
PAUL HOLLYWOOD has confirmed he and his wife Alexandra are separating after almost 20 years of marriage.
Paul Hollywood confirms split with wife Alex after 20 years of marriage
The couple, who wed in 1998, broke the news in a tragic joint statement today.
“It is with sadness that we have decided to separate,” they explained.
"Our focus continues to be the happiness of our son, and we would ask the press and public to allow us privacy as a family during this very difficult time."
The Great British Bake Off judge and his wife share a teenage son, Josh.
Paul and Alex released a joint statement today
It is with sadness that we have decided to separate
Paul and Alex previously split in 2013 when the chef admitted to having an affair with his co-judge on the US version of Bake Off, Marcela Valladolid.
During an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, the 51-year-old said at the time: "I did have an affair in America with my co-judge and it was the biggest mistake of my life because actually I still love my wife.”
He continued: "We are talking, we are working to get back together again but it's going to take time.
I was horrified: Paul Hollywood responds to Prue’s spoiler tweet
Paul and Alex share a teenage son together, Josh
"I don't mind talking about it now, because I am asking the press to give us privacy because that's exactly what we need at the moment.
"I was shocked about the whole thing kicking off the way it did... but I deserved it and I've taken it. It was my punishment."
Paul and Alex managed to reconcile a few months later.
The famed baker will return as a judge for the second series of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 next year.