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Alex Zane confirms that his marriage to artist Nettie Wakefield has ended after five months

Alex Zane has announced that his marriage to artist wife Nettie Wakefield has ended after just five months.

The TV presenter, 43, married Ms Wakefield last year after proposing in 2018 following a “year-long vow of love”.

Zane confirmed on Instagram on Thursday that he and Ms Wakefield, 35, had split “at the end of last year”, five months after their wedding in London.

Alongside a photo posted of the pair together, Zane wrote: ‘After five years together, at the end of last year we decided to split up.

“We leave each other in the best possible way for two people who shared incredible experiences, full of love and laughter and as many happy memories as two people can make in that time.

“We remain the best of friends despite the fact that we have made 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.”

The DJ added: “Obviously leaving a relationship behind is never easy, but we move forward knowing we’ll always have the other person to lean on. It is as amicable a parting as possible, and of course we will continue to be our parents together, Simon.

“Thank you for your understanding at this time. All the love. Alex and Nettie.”

Zane proposed to artist Wakefield in 2018 after a 'year-long romance' (Dave Bennett)Zane proposed to artist Wakefield in 2018 after a 'year-long romance' (Dave Bennett)

Zane proposed to artist Wakefield in 2018 after a ‘year-long romance’ (Dave Bennett)

Zane and Ms Wakefield had to postpone their big wedding celebration until last July due to the pandemic, having previously exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony.

After their wedding reception, Zane, who shot to fame hosting Channel 4’s Popworld, said the day had gone as they had “always planned”.

The presenter was said to be “completely in love” with Ms Wakefiled, according to a source.

Ms Wakefield previously dated Poldark actor Aidan Turner in 2017, but the pair split after six months due to “conflicting work schedules”, and she was also linked to Robert Pattinson.

Her work has been exhibited in the Groucho Club and Maddox Gallery in the capital and she has worked with major artists such as Banksy and Damien Hirst.

Zane was previously linked to several high-profile women before meeting his now ex-wife, including Sadie Frost, Pixie Geldof and Emma Willis.

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