Paul Hollywood splits from wife Alexandra

National Television Awards 2015 - Arrivals - London
National Television Awards 2015 - Arrivals - London

Celebrity baker Paul Hollywood has split from his wife Alexandra after 19 years of marriage.

The Great British Bake Off judge, 51, and food writer, 53, have a 16-year-old son Joshua.

Their marriage breakdown comes after they had a brief split in 2013 when Hollywood had an affair with Marcela Valladolid, his co-star on the US version of Bake Off.

National Television Awards 2015 - Arrivals - London
National Television Awards 2015 - Arrivals - London

In a statement, the Hollywoods said: "It is with sadness that we have decided to separate.

"Our focus continues to be the happiness of our son... we ask the press and public to allow us privacy during this very difficult time."