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Catherine Addison-Swan

Ashley Banjo announces 'difficult' split from wife Francesca after 16 years together

Diversity star Ashley Banjo has announced that he has separated from his wife Francesca after a 16-year relationship.

The Britain's Got Talent winner and Dancing On Ice Judge, 34, married his childhood sweetheart in 2015 and the pair have two children together, Micah and Rose. But the pair revealed that they privately made the decision to split almost a year and a half ago, admitting that it had "not been easy".

Ashley and Francesca issued a joint statement to fans via their Instagram Stories on Thursday evening. They wrote: "After much thought and consideration we both feel now is the time to share some personal news.

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