Levison Wood and Ana Protasio Announce Separation After Brief Romance
Channel 4 star and renowned world adventurer Levison Wood, once dubbed Britain's most eligible bachelor, is officially back on the market following his split from girlfriend Ana Protasio. The couple, who confirmed their romance publicly in June of last year, have decided to go their separate ways just eight months after welcoming their first child together, a daughter named Maya.
Instagram Announcement Confirms the Breakup
Ana Protasio, a Brazilian former model turned yoga teacher, took to Instagram to share the news with her followers. In a heartfelt post, she wrote: 'I have come to announce that me and Levison have decided to move forward with our lives, apart. Full of gratitude for everything we shared and for the life of our beautiful daughter.' She added, 'He's a great man and a great father, a part of my life that I will forever cherish. For every end a new beginning, happy to have lived so much and excited for what the future awaits...'
Recent Birth of Daughter Maya
The split comes as a surprise to many, given the couple's recent joy over the birth of their daughter. In August, Ana announced the arrival of Maya Katharine Lima Wood, born on the 7th of August. At the time, she expressed her overwhelming happiness, stating: 'For a few days I have been holding my world in my arms! What a magical moment, no word in any language or dialect would be able to describe what it is to be your Mother. I love you, daughter!'
Public Romance and Shared Adventures
Levison Wood, a 43-year-old former army officer and paratrooper, went public with their relationship only a few weeks before the baby's arrival. He told his followers: 'Over the years I've met many people on the road, but every now and then, someone comes along who doesn't just travel with you, but changes the pace of the journey entirely. This is Ana.' He described their time together as 'exploring a shared path... filled with plenty of adventures, challenges and commitment', and hinted at an exciting new chapter ahead.
Background on Levison Wood's Career and Past Incidents
Levison Wood has built a notable career through his documentaries and books, chronicling epic hitchhiking journeys across multiple continents. His most recent television appearance was in the Channel 4 series Walking With Elephants, where he followed Botswana's elephants on their 650-mile annual migration on foot.
In a darker chapter from 2020, Wood was the victim of a stalking campaign that lasted three months. Dr. Fiza Jabeen, a 36-year-old paediatrician from Birmingham, was jailed for 13 months after sending explicit and unpleasant messages to Wood on social media. She also obsessively contacted his friends, family, and ex-partner, leading to a restraining order. The situation escalated when Jabeen travelled to Wood's home in Richmond and intercepted him while he was walking his dog in Bushy Park, asking to use his internet. This ordeal forced Wood to sell his home and left him constantly looking over his shoulder.
As both Levison Wood and Ana Protasio move forward separately, fans and followers are left reflecting on their brief but significant time together, marked by the birth of their daughter and shared adventures.
