Rachel Stevens has introduced her cut up from husband Alex Bourne only one month earlier than they have been attributable to have fun their thirteenth wedding ceremony anniversary. The 44-year-old singer shared the information that her marriage to childhood sweetheart Alex, 45, has come to an finish on her Instagram Tales, in line with the Mirror.
In her social media assertion, the previous S Membership 7 star wrote: "I simply needed to share with you all that after time and consideration the tough determination has been made for Alex and I to separate. Whereas we're now not companions in marriage, we'll stay companions in parenthood to our lovely women and proceed with love and respect for one another.
"I really feel so extremely grateful for the life we constructed collectively and can now proceed to be targeted on shifting ahead united as a household."
Rachel wed Alex in a Jewish ceremony on August 2 2009. They're proud dad and mom to daughters Amelie and Minnie.
The couple had identified one another since childhood, with Rachel beforehand telling the Unfastened Girls panel: "We have been boyfriend and girlfriend after we have been 12. We have been boyfriend and girlfriend on and off throughout our teenagers till I acquired into the band, and he went off and did his stuff.
The couple had identified one another since childhood, with Rachel beforehand telling the Unfastened Girls panel: "We have been boyfriend and girlfriend after we have been 12. We have been boyfriend and girlfriend on and off throughout our teenagers till I acquired into the band, and he went off and did his stuff.
"Then we ran into one another randomly in our late twenties, and at that time I would sworn off males, nevertheless it was actually beautiful to see him. However I used to be going off to LA on the time, so no, however then we reconnected. We clearly had all of that historical past and now, the remainder is historical past."
Their lavish wedding ceremony was held in posh London resort Claridge's and Rachel walked down the aisle to her personal S Membership 7 hit, I've By no means Had A Dream Come True. Awkwardly, none of her bandmates have been invited.
The bride and groom laid on a visible feast for his or her company, together with ice sculptures, orchids, grand pianos and a ballroom swagged in silk. Star company included Coronation Avenue Kate Ford - identified for taking part in Tracey Barlow - and former Strictly Come Dancing decide Arlene Phillips, in addition to ex-Strictly dancers.
Having hit the highlight in her teenagers as a singer, Rachel discovered some success as a solo artist after S Membership's cut up, however her second album peaked at 28 within the charts and plans for a 3rd have been later axed. Stevens disappeared from the general public eye for just a few years, resurfacing in 2008 to compete on Strictly Come Dancing with accomplice Vincent Simone, and the pair got here second.
Since then Rachel has targeted on her household and had designs on launching her personal model.
She beforehand advised the Each day Mail: "My first correct job was in style, however at lunchtimes I’d nip into the canteen at Sony Music for a free meal, as a result of my brother labored there. Sooner or later, two producers came visiting and requested me if I may sing… [Now] my purpose is to create my very own style and way of life model."
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