TV producer Chris Walker breaks his silence on the shock split from partner Carrie Bickmore after 11 years: ‘It’s a tough time’
Carrie Bickmore’s ex-partner Chris Walker has issued a statement about his split from The Project host after 11 years together.
Walker, the executive producer of ABC show The Weekly with Charlie Pickering, shared a post on Instagram on Wednesday that is almost identical to the one Bickmore uploaded this morning.
Echoing her feelings, he said the couple are now focused on co-parenting their three children, Ollie, 15, Evie, seven, and Adelaide, four.
Carrie Bickmore’s ex-partner Chris Walker has issued a statement about his split from The Project host after 11 years together
“It is with great sadness that @bickmorecarrie and I have decided to separate,” Walker began.
“While it is a difficult time, we are focused on raising, loving and supporting our three amazing children, Ollie, Evie and Addie, with everything we have. You are doing great.
“We will have no further comment at this time.”
Walker, the executive producer of ABC show The Weekly, shared a post on Instagram on Wednesday that is almost identical to the one Bickmore uploaded this morning
Bickmore shared a similar statement to her Instagram page, announcing her split from Walker
While the news came as a shock to fans, Bickmore – who was photographed with her children on Byron Bay beach just weeks ago – had hinted at her private struggles in a farewell letter to The Project’s hair and make-up team, after she left the show in November.
In a handwritten note to her glam squad, the mother of three thanked them for helping her get through some of the toughest times of her life.
“To my hair and makeup family. Shit, I’m already crying,” the letter began.
“You held my hand through some of the toughest days of my career. You hear everything, see everything and share everything with me and I cannot explain how much I will miss you all.’
“There is an unspoken connection between us all and please never forget how special you all are,” she added.
“I know this isn’t goodbye, just goodbye for now. Love to you all, Carrie.”
While the split came as a shock to fans, in this suicide note to The Project’s hair and makeup team, Bickmore hinted at her private struggles after leaving the show in November
The project bid farewell to Bickmore on November 30 when she stepped down from the Channel 10 panel show after an impressive 13 years.
At the end of the show, she thanked her friends, colleagues and viewers, as well as Walker, who was sitting in the studio audience with her children.
“Is it too late to change my mind?” she said, fighting back tears.
“To Chris. Thank you for everything. Your guidance and advice over the years, your amazing production skills…” she added.
“This show has given us so much. We wouldn’t have our beautiful little prophets if it wasn’t for The Project.”
The project said goodbye to Carrie on November 30 when she stepped down from the Channel 10 panel show after an impressive 13 years
At the end of the show, she thanked her friends, colleagues and viewers, as well as Walker, who was sitting in the studio audience with her children