Tori Spelling’s husband Dean McDermott reveals they have split after 18 years together
TORI Spelling’s husband Dean McDermott has revealed the couple has split after 18 years together.
Dean made the shock announcement tonight, telling his Instagram followers that they were now “starting a new journey”.
In an emotional statement, he said: “It’s with great sadness and a very very heavy heart that after 18 years together and 5 amazing children, that @torispelling and I have decided to go our separate ways, and start a new journey of our own.
“We will continue to work together as loving parents and guide and love our children through this difficult time.
“We ask that you all respect our privacy as we take this time to surround our family with love and work our way through this. Thank you all for your support and kindness.”
Dean previously insisted “everything was great” between the pair in an interview with The U.S. Sun after speculation they had secretly split up.
He said: “Everything is amazing. Everything’s great. We’re having a lot of fun.
“We’re loving the cold weather and then getting ready for the craziness of Thanksgiving and Christmas…I’m excited.
“We live in a cul-de-sac and this year we’re gonna do a big potluck with all our neighbors. So really looking forward to that.”
He also joked to fans: “I’m sorry I’m off the market, ladies. I’m so sorry.”
Last year Tori talked about “co-parenting” in an interview with People and opened up about her and Dean’s differences.
She said: “Dean and I definitely have different parenting strategies.
“I’m kind of the feelings mom, and he’s more procedural.”
Dean was previously married to Mary Jo Eustace for 13 years before they finalized their divorce in 2006.
They recently launched a podcast together and even thanked Tori for playing a part in their reconciliation.
Mary Jo told The U.S. Sun: “[Tori] helped organize [my son Jack’s] 21st birthday and that’s kind of where it all started.
“We went out and had this incredible dinner with Jack.
“Jack had four or five friends and Dean brought their kids. Tori and I sat beside each other. We did tequila shots.”
Dean added: “Our relationship, I think is the best it’s ever been, especially in the last 17 years.”