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Paul Hollywood's Ex-Wife Alex Breaks Silence On Cheating Scandal And Divorce

Mark Cunliffe

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Paul Hollywood's Ex-Wife Alex Breaks Silence On Cheating Scandal And Divorce

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Alex Hollywood, ex-wife of Paul Hollywood, has opened up on her split from the celeb baker in 2017, comparing it to a 'fatal motorway crash'.

After meeting in 1996, they were married for 19 years and had a son together, before splitting in November 2017.

Alex and Paul had previously separated in 2013 when The Great British Bake Off judge cheated on his wife with co-star Marcela Valladolid while filming for the US version of the show.

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Despite splitting in 2013, the married couple got back together for four years. The pair then split up for good in 2017, and Paul is now in a relationship with barmaid Summer Monteys Fullam - the GBBO judge has always insisted there was no overlap between the two.

Speaking about their divorce and the past year in February's edition of Prima, Alex said: "No one should underestimate how separation and divorce can hit you.

Alex and Paul were married for 19 years. (Credit: PA)
Alex and Paul were married for 19 years. (Credit: PA)

"I compare it to a moment where you're driving along the motorway and then the next moment, something beyond your control happens and you're driving in a completely wrong direction. You have to give yourself time to get your head round it.

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"We all reflect differently and I went into automatic pilot to start with. I think I went though the same five stages of grief that a bereaved person does [denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance]. Being able to be weak is a strength too, and it's okay to sit and have a cry."

The accomplished food author continued: "Paul and I had an ordinary marriage. It lasted 19 years with a hiccup in the middle and then an abrupt end. But I have a son and I had to be strong for him.

The pair have a teenage son together. (Credit: Instagram)
The pair have a teenage son together. (Credit: Instagram)

"Now I look ahead and think about what I've gained; the main thing is having freedom to do what I want to do, so it feels like a door opening. I'm feeling very positive at the moment."

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Alex has never spoken about Paul cheating on her in the past, despite the baker telling Radio 5 Live at the time that it was 'the biggest mistake of his life'.

Paul said: "I had an affair in the States. It was the biggest mistake of my life - because actually I still love my wife... we are talking, working together but it's going to take time."

Paul and Marcela met on The American Baking Competition. (Credit: CBS)
Paul and Marcela met on The American Baking Competition. (Credit: CBS)

However, over a year after splitting from Paul for the final time, Alex has opened up about the 2013 cheating scandal.

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She revealed: "I don't regret taking Paul back that first time. I never regret anything I've done.

"I thought things through and it was the right thing to do for me and my son. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but if you make a decision you stick with it.

Alex says she isn't angry with Paul. (Credit: PA)
Alex says she isn't angry with Paul. (Credit: PA)

"I don't feel angry with Paul - though of course there's a certain amount of hurt. Anger is emotive and I'm not carrying that around with me. All it does is upset you.

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"I'm not embarrassed that it didn't work out. I've had women contact me who've been in similar situations and I always try and message back. No one is alone."

Topics: Celebrity News, Celebrity Entertainment

Mark Cunliffe
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