Shane Richie and his wife Christie have reportedly divorced after 19 years of marriage.
Christie confirmed that the divorce had been finalised when she was approached by The Sun at the couple’s Surrey home. Asked if their marriage was legally over, she replied “yes”, before adding: “I don’t want to comment, thank you.”
The publication reports that the divorce was completed on July 23. It is understood to have been Christie’s decision following conversations with relatives.
Shane Richie and Christie have split (Credit: Shutterstock)
Why did Shane Richie and Christie divorce?
A source told the publication there had not been one particular event behind the end of the marriage. Instead, they claimed Christie had grown “fed up with his behaviour” after a build-up of issues.
The source said: “She got fed up with his behaviour and did not take the decision lightly.”
They added that Christie still had “a lot of love” for Shane but had decided they could no longer continue as husband and wife. The source claimed the couple’s three children were Christie’s main concern.
Shane, 62, and actress Christie, 47, began dating in 2001 after the casts of separate pantomimes met for a drink. The actor proposed in 2005, and they married two years later.
They share three children: Mackenzie Blue, 20, Lolita Bell, 18, and Romani-Skye Angel Shelley, 15. Shane also has two children from his previous marriage to singer Coleen Nolan.
Shane is due in court (Credit: Piers Allardyce/Shutterstock)
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