Three clues Fearne Cotton and husband Jesse Wood had split as she announces shock break-up
FEARNE Cotton has announced she and husband Jesse Wood have split after 10 years of marriage.
The 43-year-old shared the shock news on social media, five months after she and musician Jesse, 48, celebrated their anniversary.
Broadcaster Fearne has faced a tough time of late after she revealed earlier this month she’d had surgery to remove two tumours on her jawline.
Fearne today told her followers: “It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage.
“Our priority has been and always will be our children.
“We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time.”
But it seems the clues of trouble in paradise for Fearne and Jesse – who share children Rex and Honey – have been there for a while.
Social media absence
Both Fearne and Jesse – who is the son of The Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood – are active on social media.
But despite the fact they often share posts with their followers, the former couple haven’t mentioned each other on Instagram for weeks.
Jesse last posted a snap with Fearne in September when he wished her a happy birthday.
And Fearne mentioned Jesse a month later when she marked his birthday.
Frank confession
In 2021 Fearne opened up about her marriage and confessed the pandemic had killed their sex life.
Speaking on Alan Carr’s Life’s A beach podcast, Fearne said: “Sexy time hasn’t happened for so long in terms of me going anywhere.
“I think for me and my husband, booking into the local Travelodge would make us feel sexy at the moment.”
Tough times
When Fearne took to Instagram earlier this month to share her shock health news, she tellingly failed to mention her husband.
Jesse also didn’t publicly comment on his wife’s news.
Instead Fearne assured fans she is “feeling positive” and told how she’s been leaning on Davina McCall for support, after the fellow TV presenter had brain surgery for a ‘very rare’ tumour.
Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood's relationship timeline
by Jake Penkethman, TV Reporter
June 2011 – Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood began dating one another after meeting at a party in Ibiza. Fearne had split from her ex, also called Jesse, just two months prior whilst Jesse Wood had separated from his wife of eight years, Tilly, in 2010.
August 2012 – The couple confirm they are expecting their first child together just 14 months into their relationship.
February 2013 – Fearne gives birth to their son Rex Rayne Wood and takes an extended period of leave from her mid-morning show on BBC Radio 1 to focus on motherhood.
December 2013 – The couple confirm they are engaged and reveal their plans to marry the following year.
July 2014 – Fearne and Jesse wed in an intimate London ceremony on the 4th of July. The showbiz wedding is attended by guests including Holly Willoughby, Keith Lemon and the member of supergroup, McBusted.
September 2015 – The couple become parents once more as they welcome their daughter, Honey Krissy Wood.
July 2020 – Fearne makes a rare admission about the state of her marriage and admits that the Covid lockdown has put pressure on her and Jesse. She admitted to rowing with him in front of their children as a result of being “stuck within four walls trying to survive”. Fearne said of their rowing antics: “I am a very fiery person, and Jesse can also be quite fiery. We’ve certainly argued in front of the kids. Most parents have at some point. It’s not regular but we have definitely had a pop at each other in front of them — and you don’t feel good about it after. I’ve also shouted at my kids like I think most parents have, especially during lockdown.”
July 2024 – Fearne and Jesse celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary and appear happier than ever by taking part in a Beckham-esque photoshoot by donning their original wedding attire.
3rd December 2024 – Fearne shares her shock at finding two benign tumours on her jawline that require immediate surgery.
13 December 2024 – Just 10 days later, Fearne confirms her marriage is over and that she has split from Jesse for good.