BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent is devastated after split with husband of 13 years – as he moves out of the couple’s £1.4M Cheshire home
Breakfast TV presenter Sally Nugent has split from her husband, MailOnline has learned.
According to friends, the 51-year-old face of BBC’s Breakfast and her husband, businessman Gavin Hawthorn, 52, have amicably decided to go their separate ways.
The couple, who have a teenage son, having been ‘moving in different directions’ recently, according to a friend who knows them.
‘It’s very sad but they are no longer together,’ said the source.
‘I think they tried to tough it out for quite a while as they didn’t want to split up if they could possibly help it for the sake of their son but they clearly couldn’t make a go of it.
‘They’ve both been very guarded about the reasons behind their growing apart but it’s been plain for a while that they had been and now it’s obvious that they haven’t been able to resolve that despite clearly trying for some time.’
Speaking out about the split, a source said: ‘I think they tried to tough it out for quite a while as they didn’t want to split up if they could possibly help it for the sake of their son but they clearly couldn’t make a go of it’
According to friends, TV presenter Sally Nugent (pictured with Sam Quek) and her husband, businessman Gavin Hawthorn, 52, have amicably decided to go their separate ways
Inside BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent’s private split from husband after 13 yearsThe BBC Breakfast star split from her husband in May
Sally Nugent is taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, after admitting on her Instagram that she needed a “little pick me up”. Although Sally didn’t go into details, it has been an undoubtedly difficult year for her as she split from her husband of 13 years in May. Here’s what we know about the couple’s separation…
While Sally, 52, and her ex-husband, businessman Gavin Hawthorn, have kept their separation very private, the Daily Mail reported that the couple, who share a teenage son, had been growing apart. However, the TV personality hasn’t spoken directly about the situation, telling reporters “I’m not going to say anything, thanks,” when questioned about the separation at her home in Hale.
Sally previously spoke about her husband in some interviews, particularly following the birth of their son, whose name and age are unknown. She told S Magazine that Gavin bought her a vintage aquamarine ring for a “blue for a boy” gift.
The TV personality has surrounded herself with family and friends following the split, including celebrating her birthday back in August with plenty of gal pals. At the time, she posted: “When you say you want a low-key birthday. And everyone knows you don’t really mean it. Thank you to lovely friends here and at home for making it so special.”
Speaking about taking part in Strictly, her Instagram post read: “I was in need of a little pick me up when the lovely people at Strictly called. They kindly suggested I might like to learn to dance with @grazianodiprima in time for Christmas. I am definitely not a dancer – but I will try my best. And there is no one better to learn with.
