- Davina McCall has called time on her 17-year marriage to Matthew Robertson
- The former Big Brother presenter, 50, has three children with TV actor Matthew
- The news came just one day after Davina shared a reflective post on Instagram
Davina McCall has revealed her 17-year marriage to actor Matthew Robertson is over in an emotional Instagram message.
The former Big Brother presenter, 50, who previously described her TV star husband Matthew Robertson as the love of her life, said she was looking to leave her past behind.
Davina told MailOnline: ‘I am very sad to say that Matthew and I have separated. Our amazing children are our number one priority, above everything else so therefore we ask for as much space and respect from the media as possible while our family goes through this difficult time.’
Shock: A heartbroken Davina McCall revealed her marriage is over in an emotional Instagram message to her followers
The couple have three children, Holly, 15, Tilly 13, and 10-year-old son Chester, together.
The news came just one day after Davina shared an inspirational quote on Instagram and admitted to having made ‘mistakes’ in her life.
The quote read: ‘Every morning we get a chance to be different. A chance to change. A chance to be better. Your past is your past. Leave it there. Get on with the future part.’
And Davina added: ‘I really know about this one. I have made so many mistakes in my life. But there is always a new day.’
Davina told MailOnline: ‘I am very sad to say that Matthew and I have separated. Our amazing children are our number one priority, above everything else so therefore we ask for as much space and respect from the media as possible while our family goes through this difficult time’
Meanwhile, Davina revealed earlier this year that she has turned down ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ numerous times because she didn’t think her husband would like her getting up close and personal with the hunky professionals.
She said: ‘I get asked to do it (‘Strictly…’) every year and I’d love to, but I couldn’t because I know how hard those contestants have to work.
‘You have to rehearse all week and film all weekend, and it’s brutal on family life.
‘Matthew would not like me being with all those sexy men in their tight trouser with their pert bottoms either. Not on your nelly. I’m not sure if I would like it if Matthew did it either. The show has got quite an intense track record. Every season something happens with someone. Marriage does not appear to be an obstacle.’