Rod Stewart says split from ex-wife Rachel Hunter ‘tore me to shreds’
What Rod Stewart has said about his split from ex-wife
- Rod Stewart reflected on his marriage to Rachel Hunter, admitting their 24-year age gap ultimately caused their relationship to end.
- Stewart met Hunter in 1990 when she was 21 and he was 45, marrying three months later before separating in 1999 and officially divorcing in 2006.
- Despite his heartbreak, Stewart met his current wife, Penny Lancaster, the day after his split from Hunter in 1999.
- Stewart and Lancaster married in 2007 and have two children, with Stewart noting Lancaster has become 'more bossy' since becoming a special constable.
- The musician has recently drawn attention for his public support of the Reform party and its leader, Nigel Farage.