Olympic Gold Medallist Denise Lewis revealed the news that she has parted ways with her music mogul husband Steve Finan after 17 years of marriage. "After much thought and consideration, Steve and I decided to separate two years ago as a couple," she wrote on Instagram. "This decision was made with mutual respect and care for one another after many meaningful years together. We remain grateful for the time we shared and the wonderful children created," she added.
Back in June, Denise took part in Soccer Aid, and during the training day of the annual celebrity event, she told HELLO! how she was reclaiming her energy as she enters her second act. "[Having] more self-awareness, the more you delve into how you feel, what you want for yourself. As a woman of my age, you tend to be the primary caregiver, you're always giving out energy. Trying to reclaim that for yourself has been really important in the last few years. So far, I think I'm owning that space.
It has been reported that Steve, who was the manager of late One Direction star Liam Payne, has moved out of their family home in Buckinghamshire, where the pair lived with their three sons. Ryan, Kane, and Troy. Denise is also the proud mother of her eldest, Lauryn, whom she shares with her ex-husband, the Belgian Sprinter, Patrick Stevens. Patrick and Denise were together for nearly a decade; however, their relationship ended in 2005.
Signs we missed
Back in 2024, Heptathlete Denise was spotted without her wedding ring on air throughout her run as a pundit for the BBC's Olympic Games coverage in 2024 in Paris. The pair also seem to have unfollowed each other on their socials.
Denise's full statement
Denise's full statement read: "After much thought and consideration, Steve and I decided to separate two years ago as a couple. This decision was made with mutual respect and care for one another after many meaningful years together. We remain grateful for the time we shared and the wonderful children created. We value the kindness and support from our family and friends over the last two years and our priority moving forward is maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship and focusing on the well-being of those we care about most. We appreciate your understanding for privacy during this time and as we move forward."