Jeff Brazier announced Monday that he has split from his public relations director, Kate Dwyer, after nine years together.
The 43-year-old father-of-three, a TV star and life coach, shared that they had indeed split earlier in the year but had kept it a secret.
And now it’s been revealed they’ve ended their relationship after 32-year-old Kate reportedly told her friends she “didn’t want to be a stay-at-home woman”.
Split: Jeff Brazier’s estranged wife Kate Dwyer ‘didn’t want a stay-at-home wife and has split from her housebird husband’ – after revealing the split had left him ‘lonelier than ever’ (pictured together in July)
A source told The Sun: “Jeff is a homebird and into spiritualism. Kate doesn’t want to be the stay-at-home type of woman, she enjoys going out and being social.
“As time went on, it became clear that they had grown apart.”
MailOnjine has reached out to Jeff and Kate’s reps for comment.
Jeff has two sons, Bobby, 19, and Freddie, 18, from his relationship with Jade Goody, who tragically lost her battle with cancer on March 22, 2009.
The TV star married Kate in 2018 and shared that he’s “honestly never felt so lonely” since splitting from her earlier this year.
Sad: A source said, “Jeff is a homebird and is into spiritualism. Kate doesn’t want to be the stay-at-home type of woman, she enjoys going out and being social.
Taking to Instagram, Jeff said: “I have so much to be grateful for and I appreciate facing the lessons I need to grow, but this year has been a challenge to say the least.
“My nine-year relationship ended earlier this year and I’ve been working through that in addition to supporting someone close to me who is going through something difficult.
“The boys and I recently moved home to a new area and I spend most of my time alone as the boys obviously have their own things going on.
Difficulties: The couple tied the knot in September 2018 but had some issues in late 2019 when Jeff admitted they were working on their issues
“There have been constant changes this year and I’m good at adapting, but the combination of things has let me down at times.
“To be honest, I’ve never felt so lonely. Can we push Christmas back a few months?!’
He said: “I have a lot of great friends and I know they’re a phone call away, but sometimes I find it hard to admit I’m struggling.
“I need to reconnect with the friendships that have supported me to survive 14 years of focusing on something else.
“I know many of us out there find it easier to be supported than supported, but here is a better balance between the two in 2023, we need it and deserve it.”
But even though the split has only just been revealed, Web takes a look at all the subtle signs the couple had ended their relationship.
Silence on social media
Although Jeff has posted frequently to his 197,000 Instagram followers, he hasn’t shared a picture with Kate since July 10 this year – five months ago.
Fantastic four: The couple have been spending lockdown with Jeff’s sons, 15-year-old Freddy, and Bobby, 17, whose mother Jade Goody died when they were four and five
The picture was a happy selfie of the couple as he said: “Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife @katebrazierpr. I look forward to making it a special day for you ❤️.”
While Kate, who posts less frequently on her page, last snapped Jeff in a picture on Christmas Day 2021 as they celebrated with family.
Lean on friends
In August, Jeff wrote a post thanking all of his friends and noting that they have been “supporting and reaching out to him.”
Sharing a carousel of images with friends, he wrote: “Friend appreciation post.
“If you ever need a ride, just look at the incredible people who have laughed, danced, supported and checked in with you.
“I am incredibly fortunate to be able to call so many fine people my friends and quite a number of them, although not all of them are in these pictures. Those that aren’t, we need to work on making some new memories fast! Love and gratitude to you all.’
Grateful: In August, Jeff wrote a post thanking all of his friends, noting that they were “supportive and checked in with him.”
break contact?
Kate is no longer following her ex-partner’s main account on Instagram and hasn’t liked any pictures on his profile – with the exception of a single post from October.
And while Jeff is still following the Brighton native, he didn’t like any of her posts either.
The pair also disliked each other’s years of posts, suggesting they may be blocked – which will delete all previous likes.
Unfollowed: Kate no longer follows her ex-partner’s main account on Instagram, but he still follows her
Separate Holidays
In August, Jeff took to social media to share snaps from vacationing in Thailand with his son Freddie.
While he explained that Bobby couldn’t attend because of work, there was no mention of why Ms Kate wasn’t there for the short break.
“It’s always a privilege to really bond with your teenage child. Bobby missed this time because of work but I know we’ll be doing it again next year as this place is made for him,” Jeff wrote.
Since neither the pictures nor the caption mention Kate, it suggests the couple may have split or had problems over the summer.
Vacation: In August, Jeff took to social media to share snaps from a vacation in Thailand with his son Freddie
‘Here as a trio’
Jeff, Bobby and Freddie shared a video in September telling the camera what they were grateful for.
Noting that he was grateful he, his brother and father were able to be together, Bobby said: “I’m grateful we can be here as a trio – again with no mention of Kate.
Trio: Jeff, Bobby and Freddie shared a video in September as they told the camera what they were grateful for – with Bobby referring to them as the “trio”.