Alex Zane has split from wife Nettie Wakefield

Alex Zane has separated from his wife, Nettie Wakefield.

The 43-year-old TV presenter proposed to the artist in 2018 after a year-long romance and they tied the knot during the COVID-19 pandemic in a low-key ceremony with a limited number of guests, but continued to celebrate their union by launching a lavish. party in August 2022.

Alex confirmed the split in a statement to the Daily Mail’s Eden Confidential, saying: ‘We are leaving in the best possible way for two people who have shared incredible experiences, full of love and laughter and as many happy memories as possible. as two men can do in that time.

“We remain best friends despite the decision to go our separate ways. Our friends and family have been very supportive during this time and we appreciate all the help we have received.

“Obviously, leaving a relationship behind is never easy, but we move forward knowing we have the other to lean on.”

He went on to insist that the split is “amicable” and that the former couple will remain close friends to co-parent their beloved dog Simon.

Alex added: “It’s an amicable split and of course we’ll continue to be our parents together, Simon.”

The former ‘Popworld’ host has previously dated stars including Sarah Harding, Pixie Geldof and Sadie Frost, but is said to have found true love with Nettie.

Following the news of their engagement, a source told The Sun newspaper: ‘Alex has been knocked for six since he met Nettie and has fallen head over heels. He is completely smitten and soon realized he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.”