Holly Valance going through 'difficult period' as she splits from billionaire Nick Candy

Holly Valance has split from her billionaire property tycoon husband Nick Candy. The former Neighbours star has reportedly split from Nick, who is a billionaire and heavily connected to Reform UK.

Nick and Holly met back in 2009 and he proposed two years later. Nick is the treasurer of Reform - led by Nigel Farage - and both Holly and Nick have a strong connection with the political party.

A friend of the family said: "This has been a very difficult period for both Nick and Holly, and they are keeping things private out of respect for their family. The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority."

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"They’ve had to juggle a demanding lifestyle. Between family, public life, and Nick’s intense work commitments, it’s been a tough balance. This is a family matter and they’re doing their best to handle things thoughtfully. Privacy is obviously very important to them both, so they can focus on what’s best for the family," a source toldThe Sun.

Holly has been vocal of her own political views. Last year, she said: "“Everyone starts off as a leftie and then wakes up at some point after making money, working, trying to run a business, trying to buy a home, then realises what crap ideas they all are.”

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