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05th Aug 2015

Cold Feet Star John Thomson and Wife Samantha to Divorce After 10 Years of Marriage

The couple got married in 2005 and have two daughters together

Rebecca McKnight

John Thomson and his wife Samantha are getting a divorce after 10 years of marriage.

The couple have confirmed that they separated back in November and are in the process of getting a divorce.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02:  John Thomson attends the UK Gala screening of "Northern Soul" at Curzon Soho on October 2, 2014 in London, England.  (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
John and Samantha have confirmed their split.

In a statement, John said: “Sadly our marriage has irretrievably broken down.

“We have now been separated since November 2014 and we are currently in the final stages of a divorce.

“The priority is the welfare of our children and we ask that you please respect our privacy at this time.”

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The actor, second from left, rose to fame in Cold Feet.

The actor and his other half got married in 2005 and have two daughters together – 12-year-old Olivia and five-year-old Sophia.

He is best known for his roles in Cold Feet (oh how we miss that show!) and Coronation Street.