Richard Hammond arrives for a screening of The Bikeriders at the BFI London Film Festival at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre in London. Picture date: Thursday October 5, 2023.

Richard Hammond announces split from wife Mindy after an ‘amazing 28 years’ | Ents & Arts News

TV presenter Richard Hammond and his spouse have introduced they’re splitting up after an “wonderful 28 years collectively”.

The 55-year-old, finest identified for internet hosting motoring exhibits Prime Gear and The Grand Tour, tied the knot with newspaper columnist Amanda “Mindy” Hammond, 59, in 2002.

In an announcement on Thursday, the pair mentioned their household spent Christmas collectively however will go into the brand new yr “a bit otherwise”.

“Slightly replace from us; this Christmas we had been collectively as a household and this yr we are going to nonetheless be a household however simply structured a bit otherwise,” the assertion posted to X mentioned.

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The couple again in 2018. Pic: PA

“Our marriage is coming to finish, however we have had an incredible 28 years collectively and two unimaginable daughters.

“We are going to at all times be in one another’s lives and are happy with the household we created.

“We can’t be commenting additional and sincerely hope that our privateness and that of our kids will probably be revered at the moment. With Love, Richard and Mindy.”

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The couple have two daughters, Izzy, 24, and Willow, 22.

Collectively along with his eldest daughter, Hammond hosts the podcast Who We Are Now With Izzy & Richard, which returns for a 3rd collection this yr.

His household have additionally appeared on his Discovery+ collection Richard Hammond’s Workshop, about him beginning a restoration enterprise in Herefordshire.

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(L-R) Jeremy Clarkson, James Could and Richard Hammond. Pic: PA

Hammond was supported by his spouse in 2006 following a high-speed crash on Prime Gear which left him with severe accidents.

He then appeared alongside colleagues Jeremy Clarkson and James Could for the ultimate episode of Amazon Prime present The Grand Tour, on September 13 final yr, which noticed the trio journey throughout Zimbabwe.