Martine McCutcheon has revealed by her husband Jack McManus has left her after 18 years together.
The couple married in 2012 in Italy‘s picturesque Lake Como, five years after they started dating and went on welcome son Rafferty, nine.
She shared the shock announcement while on a ‘much needed’ holiday in Marbella with their son and insisted that she and Rafferty will always ‘root for’ Jack going forward.
PEOPLE ARE SHOCKED
Fans were left in disbelief by the news as it came just three weeks after she shared a gushing birthday post to Jack on August 4 and revealed he was grieving the death of his father.
The EastEnders icon penned: ‘After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it’s best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision.’
She continued: ‘We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9 year old son Rafferty, who’s happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number 1 priority.
‘We both of course, still cherish and look forward to being parents together to our wonderful boy for the rest of our lives…
‘Whilst this decision has evolved over a period of time, we are still finding our new way forward as a family and kindly ask for some privacy at this time… Especially for our little boy.
‘Our love for Rafferty, is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible.
‘Many thanks in advance for your respect and support, at this difficult time…
‘And I continue to send Jack, all the love, luck and happiness for the next chapter of his. Rafferty and I (as always,) are rooting for you!
‘Thank you all, for the love and support, now and always…Martine.xx.’
