BBC Morning Live star Rav Wilding reveals he’s secretly split from wife after 12 years together

BBC Morning Live star Rav Wilding has revealed he's split from his wife Jill Morgan after 12 years together.

The former soldier and Crimewatch host, 46, shared the news on Instagram today.

Former Crime Watch presenter Rav Wilding has split from his wife Jill Morgan
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Former Crime Watch presenter Rav Wilding has split from his wife Jill MorganCredit: Rex
Rav pictured last month at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in London
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Rav pictured last month at the Royal Television Society Programme Awards in LondonCredit: Rex
Former soldier and detective Rav is back on Crimewatch after it returned to screens on March 4th
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Former soldier and detective Rav is back on Crimewatch after it returned to screens on March 4thCredit: BBC

Rav wrote a message to his followers that said: "For those asking questions myself and Jill amicably separated last year.

"Our focus is co-parenting our hugely loved and beautiful daughter."

Jill gave birth to their daughter in 2020.

Rav recently launched the new Crimewatch Live with presenter Michelle Ackerley.

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The TV star, who was born in Canterbury, Kent, has had numerous professions over the years, including being a soldier and a police officer.

But his rise to fame began in 2004 when he became the presenter of BBC Crimewatch, resigning from his position as a policeman.

He later appeared in various shows including The One Show, Missing Live, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Helicopter Heroes, and Crimewatch Roadshow.

In 2008, he won celebrity editions of The Weakest Link and Ready Steady Cook, and also appeared on Celebrity Mastermind.

In 2011, he co-presented the remake of Get Your Own Back with Dave Benson Phillips.

Rav showcased his moves on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009 with partner Aliona Vilani.

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Since then, he's been seen in Big Brother's Little Brother, Remembrance Week, Hero Squad, 71 Degrees North, and Frontline Police.

Rav served as the presenter of Crimewatch from June 2004 to December 2011 and has been hosting Crimewatch Roadshow since 2009.

He won the role of Crimewatch presenter after initially auditioning for Blue Peter.

In 2017, The Sun revealed that he was training to become an osteopath.

Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley are hosting new Crimewatch Live
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Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley are hosting new Crimewatch LiveCredit: BBC