Paul Hollywood’s estranged wife, 54, speaks out about her ‘rough year’

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood's estranged wife has very publicly opened her heart about the couple's painful split a year ago.

Alexandra Hollywood, 54, took to Instagram yesterday with this contemplative picture, alone on her sofa, with the message: 'A year ago today, my marriage ended.

'There have been stories and speculation about the reasons why and to say it's been a rough ride is somewhat of an understatement. But 12 months on I'm still here.'

Bake Off star Paul Hollywood's estranged wife has very publicly opened her heart about the couple's painful split a year ago

She has filed for a £10 million divorce from Paul, 52, who is reported to have moved in with 23-year-old barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam.

Now Alex is ready to look to the future, writing: 'I plan to live my new life boldly, grab opportunities with both hands and enjoy being me. PS and I'll be keeping control of the TV remote.' Every cloud...

Paul Hollywood is reported to have set up home with 23-year-old barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam

Alexandra has filed for a £10 million divorce from Paul, 52, who is reported to have moved in with 23-year-old barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam

Paul Hollywood as a judge on Bake Off (left) met Summer (right) last year at Paul's local pub where he organised Alexandra's birthday party

The sister of Summer has allegedly threatened to 'get even' with the Bake Off star's ex wife after her 'bulls***' adultery claims which came out in September

It has been reported that a fiery message came via Instagram after Hollywood's estranged wife Alex, 54, claimed in divorce papers that the 52-year-old TV presenter cheated on her.

Paul Hollywood is pictured with his 23-year-old lover Summer Monteys-Fullam on holiday in Mauritius

Despite the age gap, Paul said Summer (pictured) is very mature for her age, sources claim

Hollywood and his new lover, 23-year-old barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam, claim their relationship started after he split from his wife of 20 years, Alexandra, in November last year.

Summer's sister Saskia has since posted a ferocious Instagram post rubbishing Hollywood's estranged wife's claims.

Paul met Summer last year at Paul's local pub where he organised Alexandra's birthday party and have struck up a close bond despite the 29-year age gap, sources claimed.

Paul and Alexandra, who have a 16-year-old son, announced they were splitting November 2017 - but reportedly parted ways earlier that year.

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