Diversity star Ashley Banjo has announced that he has separated from his wife Francesca after a 16-year relationship. Let’s see more details about what happened in the following paragraphs.
- The dancer, 31, and Francesca are childhood sweethearts and have been together for 16 years; they got engaged in 2014 and tied the knot in 2015
- They both took to their respective Instagrams on Thursday to announce they had decided to separate 18 months ago
- They wrote that their main priority would be co-parenting their two children, Rose, three, and Micah, two
Ashley and Francesca
Ashley, 31, proposed to Francesca back in 2014. The couple married a year later and are now parents to two kids. The ex-children couple’s Micah, 2, and Rose, 3, will now come first, according to the happy father.
Ashley shared the couple’s decision to separate through Instagram, explaining that it had been made 18 months earlier. Ashley and Francesca share two children, with their first baby, a daughter named Rose, born in 2019.
Francesca gave birth to the family’s second addition, a son named Micah Grace, in the early hours of the evening of March 26, 2020.
Announced the Split News through Social Media
The statement, uploaded to both their Instagram accounts, reads: “After much thought and consideration we both feel now is the time to share some personal news.
“Nearly 18 months ago, we took the difficult decision to separate. This is not a choice that has been made lightly considering we have been together for more than 16 years, since when we were teenagers.
“It has not been easy and the processing of the situation has not been fast by any means. But we feel that as we approach the new year it is time to share this news with others.
“Our main focus will always be our beautiful children. “Every decision that has been made is to ensure that we can remain as a loving family and offer our all as parents”
The most essential thing to both of us is providing Rose and Micah with a healthy and happy environment to grow up in. “After so many years, people sometimes just drift in different directions, but we do so lovingly and we still strive to be the best friends and parents to each other.
“We have always been private with our personal lives, so we kindly ask that everyone please continue to respect that privacy. “We won’t be making any further comment on the situation. Thank you, lots of love, Ash and Chess x”
Ashley Banjo and wife Francesca SPLIT after 16 years together https://t.co/G5a3APR8rv pic.twitter.com/q8jrGQnQl0
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 22, 2022
Why Ashley Banjo and Wife Francesca Split?
The first of Ashley and Francesca’s two kids, a daughter named Rose, was born in 2019. On March 26, 2020, in the early hours of the evening, Francesca gave birth to Micah Grace, the family’s second new arrival. But because of his hectic schedule, he had to spend time away from his young children.
The danger spoke with The Sun’s Fabulous team and said: “The recent years have been incredible. “Everyone says that having children “changes your life,” but until you go through it, you can’t fully understand what that means.
“Kids are the best thing that has happened to me in my life. But oh my gosh, I feel like I experience dad guilt 24/7 if I am honest.”
Ashley-The Diversity star turned Dancing On Ice judge
Ashley Modurotolu Banjo MBE is an English street dancer, choreographer, and actor. He is the leader of the dance troupe Diversity which won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent. Banjo was a judge on the Sky1 talent show Got to Dance and co-presenter of the Saturday night BBC game show Can’t Touch This. Since 2018, he has been a judge on Dancing on Ice.
Ashley replaced Simon Cowell, who was recovering from an electric motorcycle accident, as a judge on the ITV show Britain’s Got Talent in September and October 2020 during the live shows.
Who is Ashley Banjo’s wife Francesca Abbott?
Ashley Banjo is married to professional dancer and talent manager Francesca Abbott. She dances with a group that Ashley does the choreography.
The troupe, named Out Of The Shadows, has performed at a wide variety of events, as well as representing companies including River Island, Adidas, and Pineapple.
The group’s official Facebook page claims: “Out Of The Shadows have the same work ethos and history as the guys of Diversity, and they are choreographed by Ashley Banjo, lead dancer and choreographer of Diversity.
“Their performance is dynamic, entertaining and most importantly, memorable.”
Francesca’s Latest Post for Ashley
Francesca last posted Ashley to her Instagram on October 4, to wish him a happy birthday. She wrote: ‘Happy Birthday @ashleybanjogram. We love you more than we could ever say in a caption.
‘Everything you do, everything you give, and how tirelessly you work for us. Happy Birthday. We love you so much ❤️ xxxx’. Ashley previously discussed the couple’s ‘tough’ journey to conceive and his excitement at becoming a father the first time around during an interview with Lorraine.
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I’m in complete shock about Ashley Banjo and Francesca. As if. My heart💔
— Becky (@Becky_foxy123) December 22, 2022
Ashley Banjo reveals separation from wife Francesca Abbott and says their focus will be on children https://t.co/Wnf3FqQObw
— Mega Bounce Nation (@bouncenationke) December 22, 2022
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