By Paul Scott PUBLISHED: 20:02 EST, 31 May 2013 | UPDATED: 05:04 EST, 1 June 2013 Split: Paul Hollywood confirmed he has split from wife Alexandra. The couple have an 11-year-old son By rights, this should be a time of celebration for Paul Hollywood. After all, it is not every week your new TV show airs on one of America’s biggest networks. And the Wirral-born celebrity baker has long harboured hopes of carving out the U.S. fame to match his showbiz surname. Yet, instead of toasting his success, Hollywood cut a tortured figure this week as he sat slumped behind the wheel of his flashy Aston Martin sports car in a Kent village, his head in his hands.
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Celebrity baker has split from wife Alexandra of 15 years
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Alleged relationship with co-host of US Bake Off Marcela Valladolid
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National treasure Mary Berry said to be his 'saviour' who could help the pair get back together
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