Rufus Hound and wife Beth Johnson have SPLIT after 13 years of marriage

Rufus Hound reveals he and wife Beth Johnson SPLIT in April after 13 years of marriage amid rumours he’s set to star on Dancing On Ice

Rufus Hound has announced he split from his wife Beth Johnson during lockdown in April

The comedian, 41, took to Twitter on Friday to share a poignant post that saw him claim they ‘will always remain best friends’ despite parting ways.

Rufus, who is rumoured to be joining Dancing On Ice, said in a statement: ‘In April, Beth and I made the sad decision to end our marriage.

Parting ways: Dancing On Ice’s Rufus Hound revealed on Friday he and wife Beth Johnson SPLIT in April after 13 years of marriage amid claims he’s set to appear on Dancing On Ice

‘We will always have much love and respect for each other. Even though we are separated we will always remain best friends.’

The pair share two children together, and he concluded by saying ‘as always, our family will remain our number one priority.’

Rufus and Beth met at Reading Festival in 2006, and the pair tied the knot at the Little Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada, a year later. 

MailOnline has contacted Rufus’ representatives for comment. 

Announcement: The comedian, 41, took to Twitter on Friday to share a poignant post that saw him claim they 'will always remain best friends' despite parting ways.

Announcement: The comedian, 41, took to Twitter on Friday to share a poignant post that saw him claim they ‘will always remain best friends’ despite parting ways.

Candid: Rufus (pictured in 2018) wrote in his statement, 'We will always have much love and respect for each other. Even though we are separated we will always remain best friends'

Candid: Rufus (pictured in 2018) wrote in his statement, ‘We will always have much love and respect for each other. Even though we are separated we will always remain best friends’