The presenter is known for starring in car programmes such as BBC’s Top Gear and Prime Video’s The Grand Tour alongside James May and Oxfordshire farmer Jeremy Clarkson.
Mr Hammond broke the shock news on social media this afternoon (Thursday, January 9) that he would be separating from his wife, Mindy, after 28 years together.
On X, Mr Hammond said: A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently.
A little update from us; this Christmas we were together as a family and this year we will still be a family but just structured a bit differently.
Our marriage is coming to end, but we’ve had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters.
We will always be in…
— Richard Hammond (@RichardHammond) January 9, 2025
“Our marriage is coming to end, but we’ve had an amazing 28 years together and two incredible daughters.
“We will always be in each other’s lives and are proud of the family we created.
“We won’t be commenting further and sincerely hope that our privacy and that of our children will be respected at this time.
“With Love, Richard and Mindy.”