Fearne Cotton has recently addressed her split from Jesse Wood, offering a candid reflection on her life during a challenging period.

In a conversation on her Happy Place podcast, the 43-year-old presenter shared her feelings about the pressures of balancing family, business, and personal well-being.

She revealed that she no longer wants to feel stressed, depleted, or disconnected from her family home.

Pressures of ‘Having It All’

Fearne touched on the toxic expectation that women must “have it all,” a concept that continues to create immense pressure.

She spoke openly about her struggles with maintaining a successful career, raising children, and managing personal challenges.

“The pressure is immense,” she admitted, especially after recent health scares and her ongoing divorce.

Despite these pressures, she emphasized the importance of not allowing her responsibilities to deplete her energy or take away from her family life.

She stressed the need to be present and have fun, spending time with friends, and focusing on what truly matters.

The Split and Focus on Family

Fearne and Jesse share two children, Rex (11) and Honey (8), and Fearne is also a stepmother to Jesse’s older children, Arthur (21) and Lola (18).

When announcing the divorce on Instagram, she expressed that their children would remain her top priority.

“Our priority has been and always will be our children,” she wrote, asking for privacy during this difficult time.

Struggles in the Marriage

The split did not come as a complete surprise, as it was reported that Fearne and Jesse had been facing challenges for some time.

In fact, Fearne had previously mentioned how her marriage to Jesse was suffering, citing the strain caused by his demanding touring schedule with his band, Reef.

At one point, she admitted that they were “clinging onto their marriage.”

A particularly difficult moment came after a heated argument, which led to a deep emotional conversation where they both wondered if their love could be rekindled.

Reflecting on Their Relationship

Looking back, Fearne acknowledged that love takes hard work.

She shared that, while both she and Jesse were exhausted and overwhelmed by their personal and professional commitments, they still made an effort to be honest and vulnerable with each other.

Despite the emotional turmoil, Fearne credited their ability to have such a raw conversation as a sign of their emotional connection.

A Love Lost?

In a candid moment, Fearne revealed that after the intense argument, she and Jesse shared tears, questioning whether their love could survive the challenges they were facing.

It was a difficult realization that they were both unsure of the future, despite the love they once shared.

The Impact of the Pandemic

The couple’s struggles were compounded by the pandemic, which Fearne previously described as having a negative impact on their relationship.

In a 2021 podcast with Alan Carr, she confessed that the pandemic had killed their sex life, leaving them unable to find time for each other.

Fearne humorously explained how their romantic gestures had become a distant memory, joking that a stay at a local Travelodge might be their idea of a sexy getaway.

What’s Next for Fearne and Jesse?

As Fearne continues to navigate this difficult chapter of her life, she is also dealing with the aftermath of her recent surgery to remove two tumours from her jawline.

Meanwhile, Jesse, who is the son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, has yet to publicly comment on the split.

The couple, who married in 2014, celebrated their ten-year anniversary earlier this year, but now, they both move forward separately.

This article was published on TDPel Media. Thanks for reading!

Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn