Martine McCutcheon splits with husband of 19 years saying it was HIS decision
MARTINE McCutcheon has revealed she's split with husband Jack McManus after 18 years together.
The actress, 48, took to Instagram to share the news with her 620k followers.
Martine and Jack got together in the early 2000s.
The pair welcomed their son Rafferty in 2015.
But now the couple are no longer together after Jack decided to call time on their relationship.
Martine wrote on her story: "After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision.
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"We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9 year old son Rafferty, whose happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number one 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."
