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TELLY CHEF'S QUICKIE DIVORCE

Heston Blumenthal ends 28-year marriage to wife Zanna in just 90 seconds

The Michelin starred chef was handed the 'quickie' divorce to his estranged wife Zanna who he split from in 2011

TELLY chef Heston Blumenthal’s 28-year marriage  was ended in just 90 seconds yesterday.

A judge granted Zanna a  “quickie” divorce as the  marriage had irretrievably broken down.

 Heston Blumenthal's 28 year marriage to estranged wife Zanna will come to an end tomorrow when the pair finally divorce - six years after they split
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Heston Blumenthal's 28 year marriage to estranged wife Zanna will come to an end tomorrow when the pair finally divorce - six years after they splitCredit: Alpha Press

A spokesman for Heston, 50, said the process was a formality and that no solicitors or parties were required to attend.

The Michelin-starred chef dumped  Zanna, who he has children Jack, 24,  Jessie, 21, and Joy, 19, with  in 2011, before turning to American cookery writer-turned-actress Suzanne Pirret, 51.

The pair split in 2015 and Heston is currently dating much younger property developer Stephanie Gouveia, with the pair pictured earlier this month in Melbourne.

 After the breakdown of his marriage, the chef went on to date 'food and sex' loving writer Suzanne Pirret
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After the breakdown of his marriage, the chef went on to date 'food and sex' loving writer Suzanne PirretCredit: Getty Images
 The former couple's divorce will go before District Judge Anne Hudd at the Central Family Court in Holborn, London
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The former couple's divorce will go before District Judge Anne Hudd at the Central Family Court in Holborn, LondonCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

They were also pictured in December kissing while on a date night at the Chiltern Firehouse, with Heston still appearing to be wearing his wedding band.

Speaking to The Mail's Event Magazine last month, Heston revealed he had buried the hatchet with Zanna.

He said: 'We've done it. It's only when it gets resolved that you realise the tension. I feel quite different now. I've been trying to free myself up.

 He has most recently been linked to French property developer Stephanie Gouveia
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He has most recently been linked to French property developer Stephanie GouveiaCredit: MELMEDIA
 Heston most recently dated Stephanie
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Heston most recently dated StephanieCredit: Rex Features

"It's a bit like when you're making a stew, you keep adding extra things in but it's still not quite right. In fact, some of the ingredients shouldn't be there in the first place."


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