Separation Confirmed After Public Absence
Australian actor and pop singer Holly Valance and her billionaire husband Nick Candy have separated after 13 years of marriage. Sources close to the couple confirmed the news to, citing the challenges of balancing family life and public commitments.
The couple, who share two daughters, were last seen together publicly at a lunch event in London in March. A spokesperson said, “This is a private matter, and we will not be making any further comment.”
Lavish Wedding And Private Lifestyle
Valance and Candy held a lavish wedding in 2012, reportedly costing £3 million or approximately $6.3 million AUD. Despite their high-profile connections, they have maintained a largely private life.
The couple has not addressed the split directly. The Sun described them as a “right wing glamour couple” due to their political affiliations and public appearances.
The couple spent a lavish amount on their wedding
Couple Prioritises Children Amid Separation
A source stated, “The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority. They’ve had to juggle a demanding lifestyle. Between family, public life, and Nick’s intense work commitments, it’s been a tough balance. This is a family matter, and they’re doing their best to handle things thoughtfully. Privacy is obviously very important to them both, so they can focus on what’s best for the family.”
The wedding, held in 2012, reportedly cost £3 million, approximately $6.3 million in Australian dollars.
The Couple prioritise children
Nick Candy’s Background In Business And Politics
Nick Candy is a British property developer and political donor. He co-founded his real estate company with his brother Christian in the 1990s. He is the treasurer of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and owns a portfolio including One Hyde Park in London, valued at over £1 billion.
Candy previously supported the Conservative Party but publicly joined Reform UK last year. His estimated net worth stands at £1 billion, which is around $2.10 billion in Australian dollars.
Holly Valance’s Career And Political Statements
Valance gained fame as Felicity “Flick” Scully on Neighbours before launching a pop music career. Her 2002 debut album Footprints featured the chart-topping single Kiss Kiss.
In later years, she shifted her attention to acting and politics. In 2022, she and Candy visited Donald Trump at Mar-A-Lago with Nigel Farage. She also attended Boris Johnson’s wedding in 2021.
Valance has made controversial public remarks regarding political and cultural issues. Speaking to GB News in 2023, she said, “Everyone starts off as a leftie and then wakes up at some point after making money, working, trying to run a business, trying to buy a home, then realises what crap ideas they all are.”
Controversial Views On Climate, LGBTQI+ Rights, And Trump
Valance criticised Greta Thunberg, saying, “I don’t understand why you have this, like, demonic little gremlin high priestess of climatism as the goddess in classrooms, Greta (Thunberg).”
She continued, “And the kids are all coming home with depression and anxiety. Why would you go to your music lesson or bother doing your homework or get out of bed if you think we’re all going to be dead in five years anyway? I mean, ‘They told me in class, Greta told me.’”
Valance also spoke against LGBTQI+ education in schools and said Australia had become too “woke” for her to return.
“I’ll get a ticket within the first two hours of arriving, doing something, parking in the wrong place, going one K over the 30 or 25 K speed limit,” she said.
She added, “The Australia I grew up in was unreal. It was so fun, and we didn’t seem to have all these problems. The woke stuff’s really gone big in Australia.”
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Valance’s Praise For Donald Trump
Valance met Donald Trump and described him as “gentlemanly.” She dismissed concerns over his behaviour, saying, “People say nasty things all day. I have had disgusting things said to me … Did I cry? No.”
Political Donations And Public Stance
In 2024, Valance donated £50,000 to Reform UK under her legal name, Holly Vukadinović. She stated, “I have been whispering in his ear for a long time. He is the face of Reform. Richard [Tice] has done a great job and they are a great team. Hopefully now we will be stronger and we will see what we can do at this next election. I’m a paid up member.”
Career Shift And Acting Roles
After her music career, Valance moved to Hollywood and acted in US dramas including Prison Break. She also starred in several films, including DOA: Dead or Alive and Taken.
Family Focus Remains Central
Despite their split, both Candy and Valance continue to prioritise their daughters’ welfare. The couple has opted for privacy during this transition.
The news of their separation follows similar high-profile breakups in the UK, with their public and political prominence drawing added attention.
