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Ainsley Harriott opens up about what triggered his marriage break-up - saying 'it was certainly difficult'
Ainsley Harriott has been part of the furniture on the small screen for over 25 years, but he admits that his "national treasure" status may have led to the end of his marriage
Speaking on Rylan Clark's 'How to Be in the Spotlight' podcast, Ainsley opened up about his experience being a 'national treasure' and revealed that people still come up to him holding a tomato and red pepper in reference to his time starring on Ready Steady Cook. Ainsley Harriott and Clare called time on their relationship after 23 years together (Image: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock) Read MoreRelated Articles Rylan Clark's blunt four-word response to Strictly Come Dancing rumours In the aftermath of the split, the TV chef, who became a grandad for the first time last year, revealed that he turned to sports including tennis to cope and that he had support from his friends who would pop round to his house for a conversation or who he could have a meal with.
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