Fearne Cotton, the renowned English broadcaster, podcast host, and author, and Jesse Wood, the musician son of Rolling Stone rocker Ronnie Wood, have taken a significant turn in their lives. On Friday, Dec. 13, Cotton announced through her Instagram Stories that she and Wood have separated. This news has left many in shock, especially considering their long history together.

The Separation of Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood - A Tale of Love and Loss

Section 1: The Announcement

Fearne Cotton, 43, shared the heartbreaking news against a black background on her Instagram Stories. She expressed that it was with a heavy heart that she let everyone know about the end of her marriage to Jesse Wood. Their priority, she emphasized, has always been and will always be their children. Cotton requested that everyone respect the privacy of their family during this difficult time.This announcement came as a surprise to many, as Cotton and Wood had been together for over a decade and seemed to have a strong bond. They got married in 2014 and share two children together - son Rex, 11, and daughter Honey, 9. Wood also has two children from his previous marriage to Tilly Wood - son Arthur, 22, and daughter Lola, 19.

Section 2: Past Moments of Love

In the past, Wood had shown his love for Cotton on various occasions. In September, he posted two sweet photos of them together on her birthday and captioned it, "Happy birthday to the one I love @fearnecotton ". He also commemorated their 10th wedding anniversary in July on Instagram with a heartfelt message. "Happy 10th wedding anniversary to my beautiful wife!! if Victoria & Goldenballs can do it, so can we haha!", he wrote.Cotton, too, had been vocal about her love for Wood. In 2021, in an interview with Red magazine, she said, "We’ve been together for more than 10 years now, and I don’t want to get all sickly, but we’re probably more in love than we’ve ever been." She added that they were in a good place - an ever-undulating but good place.However, in 2018, Cotton wrote a column for an outlet and opened up about a rough patch they had been going through. She said, "Love takes hard work – and no one wants to hear that. This year, Jesse and I hit a rough patch — he was away, touring relentlessly. I was trying to keep my own career going while looking after our kids and we were both desperately clinging on to our marriage."

Section 3: The Present Aftermath

Since the separation, Wood has not publicly addressed the divorce. A representative for the musician did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Cotton, on the other hand, has been focused on her recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a benign tumor. She last posted about Wood on his birthday in October and also marked their wedding anniversary in July.This separation is a significant chapter in the lives of Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood. It remains to be seen how they will move forward and navigate the challenges that lie ahead.