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<\/p>\nAfter months of speculation, former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has confirmed she has split from actor Matthew Wolfenden. <\/p>\n
She confirmed the news with a post on her Instagram, asking for privacy as they make their children their priority. <\/p>\n
Writing on Instagram, Charley posted: "It is with love and respect that Matthew and I have decided to separate. <\/p>\n
"We remain friends and our priority is the love for our children. <\/p>\n
"For their sake we would appreciate privacy at this time. C x."<\/p>\n
Matthew shared the same message on his Instagram story signing off with "M".<\/p>\n
The couple met on the set of Emmerdale and began dating in 2007 before revealing they were expecting their first child in 2009. <\/p>\n
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The couple went on to have two more sons and they married in 2018, five years after they reportedly split for a short time. <\/p>\n
Matthew has previously spoken about how their busy work schedules impacted their living arrangements. <\/p>\n
Joining the Loose Women panel, he said: "Charley's on tour [with the musical, Quiz]. Bless my mum and dad, I owe them a holiday after this run because they've stepped in and moved into the house.<\/p>\n
"And they're looking after the kids, so yeah thanks, mum and dad! It's tough. And I'm a real softie with the kids as well.<\/p>\n
"I just love being at home with them, to be away from them… I'm counting down the days to the weekend.<\/p>\n
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The announcement comes just days after Matthew was spotted without his wedding ring after an appearance on Steph's Packed Lunch.<\/p>\n
As he left the studios, he was dressed in black trousers and a white T-shirt with a black jacket. He had a bag slung across his chest and a backpack.<\/p>\n
Matthew completed his look with a grey cap, worn backwards. He also carried another coat on a hanger.<\/p>\n
The Emmerdale actor, best known for playing David Metcalfe, unfollowed his estranged wife on Instagram which caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans.<\/p>\n
However, just days later, he re-followed Charley, hinting a reunion may be on the cards.<\/p>\n
Charley has also been seen without her wedding ring in public. <\/p>\n