In a candid personal announcement, renowned skincare expert and This Morning regular Caroline Hirons has revealed she and her husband, musician Jim Hirons, have ended their marriage after 32 years together.
A Direct Announcement to Fans
The beauty mogul took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the significant life update directly with her followers. She was unequivocal in her statement, writing: 'Yes we are separated. No we are not getting divorced in the foreseeable. No that does not mean we will get back together. We will not.'
Caroline Hirons went on to address immediate speculation, firmly stating she has no plans to change her name or re-enter the dating scene. 'No I am not 'looking for a man'. No I do not 'hate him'. No I will not be going into detail. No I am not changing my name,' she declared.
She explained her decision to keep the Hirons surname, noting: 'I've been a Hirons longer than I was a Holmes. It's the name of my family, my kids and my grandkids. My name is Caroline Hirons. The end.' She also made a heartfelt plea for privacy for her children.
Clarifying the Split in a Live Session
Later, during a two-hour Instagram Live session, the beauty expert elaborated on the situation. 'Guys, Jim and I are not together. It's not new news, we haven't really gone to town about it,' she told viewers.
She dismissed the idea of a sentimental social media post about their split, emphasising the practical reality. 'You're never going to see a big one of those 'woe is us' posts on Insta... It's a typical divorce; we communicate when we need to. He's the father of my children, and therefore, I'm not going to talk badly about him.'
Caroline Hirons made it clear the romantic connection had faded, saying, 'Obviously, if we still loved each other in that way, we'd still be together.' She added with a laugh that communication continues for practical family matters, confirming her ex-husband had recently texted her.
Reflecting on Their Past and Future
The star, who found fame with her straight-talking skincare advice and relatable YouTube videos filmed amidst family chaos, also shared a humorous anecdote from the couple's early days. She recalled introducing Jim, a Londoner, to her Liverpool family.
'He met Scousers for the first time, and my uncle Derek... I think he said something along the lines of 'Don't hurt her',' she said. 'Jim, of course, was a bit 'How dare he?'' The situation was lightened by another uncle's joke: 'They'll be picking pieces of your body out of the Mersey...' Caroline noted Jim was the only person she ever took home to meet her family.
Just two years ago, the couple marked their 30th anniversary, with Caroline humorously asking on social media if they got a prize. Her rise to prominence was famously aided by Jim's advice early in her YouTube career, when he suggested leaving in a clip of her shouting at her noisy children, a moment of normality that viewers adored.
While the path forward is as separate individuals, Caroline Hirons assured fans it is acceptable to ask about the divorce, though she has a relative who 'knows where the bodies are buried' regarding the split's true cause. She concludes this chapter focusing on her family and her career, remaining Caroline Hirons.
