Holly Valance made her first glamorous public appearance since news broke of her separation from billionaire husband Nick Candy, stunning attendees at a London fashion event on Wednesday.
A Radiant Return to the Spotlight
The 42-year-old former soap star and singer showcased elegance and confidence as she arrived at Aki London for the cocktail bash hosted by her friend, fashion designer Rebecca Vallance. Valance turned heads in a white satin minidress featuring a flared skirt and intricate textured floral pattern, putting on a leggy display that marked her triumphant return to the social scene.
Ensuring all eyes were on her, the entertainer complemented her outfit with dazzling diamond jewellery from head to toe, including statement earrings, a matching choker, and glittering high heels. Her radiant smile suggested she was more than ready to step back into the limelight after months away following the announcement of her marriage breakdown.
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Valance wasn't alone during her big night out, posing alongside host Rebecca Vallance and mingling with an impressive roster of celebrities including Sharon Osbourne, Zara Tindall, and Amber Le Bon. The event served as her first showbiz appearance since June, when news surfaced that her 13-year marriage to property tycoon Nick Candy had ended.
The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish £3 million ceremony in 2012 attended by Elton John and royalty, had been living 'separate lives for a long time' according to sources close to the pair. They share two daughters together - Luka, 11, and Nova, eight - who remain their top priority throughout this difficult transition.
Moving Forward Separately
While Holly focused on re-establishing her public presence, reports suggest Nick Candy has already moved on romantically. Just three months after the separation announcement, the 52-year-old businessman was spotted sharing a kiss with Swedish socialite Camilla, 33, at Heathrow Airport following a trip to Dubai.
Sources indicate Holly felt 'blindsided' by her ex-husband's new relationship, particularly given Camilla's striking resemblance to Valance herself. The businessman has reportedly been lavishing his new partner with expensive gifts and luxury trips, including designer handbags and jewellery.
The estranged couple were last photographed together in March, with Holly dressed in £10,000 worth of designer clothing during what appeared to be a swanky London lunch. Their spokesman has since confirmed the separation is a 'private matter' and declined to comment further.
Throughout their marriage, the couple enjoyed an extraordinarily lavish lifestyle, including residence in a £175 million Hyde Park penthouse - Britain's most expensive flat - and Nick's gift of a £26 million superyacht to Holly, despite her suffering from seasickness.
Beyond her entertainment career, which included roles in Neighbours and hit songs like 'Kiss Kiss', Valance has become increasingly involved in political circles in recent years. Both she and Nick have been prominent supporters of Reform UK and Nigel Farage, even joining the former US President Donald Trump for dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022.
