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FEARNE Cotton has confirmed her shock split from husband Jesse Wood after 10 years of marriage.

The TV and radio presenter, 43, revealed the sad news on her Instagram stories.

Fearne Cotton is ending her marriage to Jesse Wood
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Fearne Cotton is ending her marriage to Jesse WoodCredit: Getty - Contributor
She confirmed the news on her Instagram account
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She confirmed the news on her Instagram accountCredit: Social Media - Refer to Source

The sudden end to their marriage comes just days after Fearne revealed she had found two tumours on her jawline.

Addressing their surprise split this evening, Fearne said: "It is with a heavy heart that I let you all know that Jesse and I are ending our marriage.

"Our priority has been and always will be our children.

"We please ask that you respect the privacy of our family at this time."

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Fearne and the 47-year-old son of Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, Jesse, tied the knot in an intimate London ceremony in 2014.

Their romance first began three years prior in 2011.

A year before the couple tied the knot they welcomed their first child, a son named Rex Rayne Wood.

Their daughter, Honey Krissy Wood, followed after their marriage in September 2015.

The split comes amid Fearne's recent health woes after discovering two tumours in her jawline.

The TV presenter said she's been told the "growing" masses are benign - and thanked showbiz pal Davina McCall for her support.

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Fearne said Davina, who herself had surgery on a brain tumour last month, had been a great source of support following the shock news.

In a video posted to the star's social media, Fearne demonstrated where the tumours were - and said she'd be taking a break from social media after the surgery.

In the caption, she wrote: "Hey gang I'm going to be out of action for a bit due to a surgery.

"I felt a lump under my ear on my jawline a while ago now but this year noticed it was growing.

"Turns out it's a benign tumour and another small one above it on the saliva gland.

"I'm feeling positive about it all and will take the opportunity to rest and slow right down."

In a heartfelt plea to her followers, she urged people to get any worrying growths checked by their doctor, saying: "If you feel a lump or bump or feel like something is a bit off, always go get it checked.

"I'm so glad I did as the longer you leave these things the more complicated things become."

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Before Fearne and Jesse found love with one another, Jesse was married to his first wife, Tilly Wood.

Jesse and Tilly were together for eight years and welcomed two children with one another.

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