Jake Quickenden has reportedly split from his wife Sophie Church after four years of marriage. The former X Factor star, 37, married the reality star in 2022, and the couple shares two children. Sources claim they have informed friends and family that their marriage is over.
Amicable Separation
A source revealed that Jake and Sophie are 'incredibly amicable' and are focused on co-parenting their children, Leo, five, and Kit, 15 months. The couple began dating in 2018 and got engaged three years later.
'There is still a huge amount of love and respect between them,' the source said. 'Their main priority has always been, and continues to be, their children, and they are fully committed to being the best parents possible. Over time, they started to grow apart and Jake and Sophie have had some long and honest conversations about this.'
The insider added: 'While they might not be together any more, they are still on great terms and are looking to the future, co-parenting together. Maintaining a happy and supportive family unit together is their focus now.'
Wedding Vows and Past Comments
Jake had previously spoken glowingly about Sophie after their wedding in Ibiza, even calling her his 'soulmate' in his vows. He recalled: 'I thought it was an angel walking down the aisle,' before revealing they wrote their own wedding vows. He joked about promising not to leave empty wrappers in the cupboard and vowing to love her even when she eats noisily like a squirrel. He concluded: 'I think there's only one true love and you're my soulmate.'
Balancing Career and Family
Jake had also discussed the challenges of pursuing his career while raising a young family, admitting it is 'hard' to be away from his sons. He told The Mirror: 'But there's so many parents who have to work away in all lines of work, and it can be tough. But we’ve got FaceTime now which is great, so we get to see their faces every day.'
Despite missing his family, Jake emphasised that his motivation stems from his desire to be a positive role model for his children. He shared: 'I just want to be a decent role model for my kids, and if they see me working away and trying to better myself then hopefully that will rub off on them. And as hard as it is being away, it’s not forever.'
Acknowledging the emotional strain, Jake admitted he has 'down days' when he cannot see his loved ones but tries to focus on the bigger picture. He reiterated that he wants to show his sons that 'you need to work in life' and that 'nothing comes easy'.
Acting Career and Imposter Syndrome
Though Jake is enjoying his new acting career, the transition has not been without its struggles. He admitted to experiencing 'imposter syndrome' in the acting world, surrounded by talented professionals with years of training.
Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Jake Quickenden for comment.
