Example has split from his model wife Erin McNaught, after nine years of marriage.
The musician, whose real name is Elliot Gleave, announced the news on Instagram and confirmed they would continue to co-parent their sons Evander, 7 and Ennio, 5.
In a joint statement, they wrote: “At the start of the UK summer we decided to separate. We have had an amazing 11 years together, but just a few too many adventures.”
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“Obviously we spent a lot of time behind the scenes trying to figure things out, but we came to the realisation that perhaps our time as a couple had just come to a natural end.”
“So we have decided to go our separate ways whilst there is still an abundance of love and respect for one another.”
“We have been Co-parenting happily and effectively now for almost half a year and our boys are surrounded with love.”
The statement continued: “Due to Elliot’s busy summer schedule over 14 weeks in Europe, Erin and the boys flew to London for 4 weeks so Elliot wouldn’t have to go months without seeing Evander and Ennio.”
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“We had an amazing family holiday, and look forward to more in the future. We have had incredible support from our closest friends and family, who are proud of how are handling this separation.
“We have turned off commenting to protect ourselves, our children and closest friends and family. Please do not feel the need to text or DM us whoever you are.”
“We would appreciate the space right now and don’t want to be distracted by conversations over texts, social media or FaceTime when we need to devote so much time our own well-being and most importantly, that of our children.”
“If you see us out and about together it’s still the same old Elliot & Erin. Though we spend a lot of our time apart we still enjoy time together climbing, jogging, cinema, chasing kids around the park or getting coffee.”
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“Expect to see us out and about together with our children often. This is as amicable as it gets. Nobody is blaming anyone in all this.”
“We are very happy that this is the right decision and hope that others can respect this too. Everything is as it should be ❤️Love, E&E.”
The former couple tied the knot in 2013, one year after they got engaged.
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