Denise Van Outen In Marriage Split

Denise Van Outen and her husband Lee Mead have confirmed that they are ending their marriage.

The Sun reported today that TV personality Denise and actor Lee, who have been married for four years and have a three-year-old daughter Betsy together, called time on their relationship back in May.

A spokesperson for Denise said: "Following continued speculation, Denise Van Outen and Lee Mead are sad to confirm they have decided to separate.

"The couple remain the best of friends, with their daughter Betsy as their number one priority. The family ask for privacy at this time."

The pair are rsaid to have "grown apart" and Mead is claimed to have moved out of the home they shared.

DVO denied that they would be splitting in an interview back in April, but admitted things were tough.

She told Now magazine: "To be honest with you, it is really difficult. We just haven't seen each other. I started on Strictly in September and we have literally been like ships passing in the night. I'm not going to lie, it is a massive strain on the relationship."