In a rare and candid revelation, beloved television star Sue Perkins has finally broken her silence on the deeply private split from her long-term partner, TV presenter Anna Richardson. The former Great British Bake Off host has shared her emotional journey from heartbreak to newfound happiness with her current partner, Ali.
The couple, who were together for nearly a decade after meeting on the set of Supersize vs Superskinny, parted ways in 2021. Perkins has described the period as one of the most challenging of her life, a quiet storm of personal grief away from the public eye.
A Decade Together, A Quiet Goodbye
For years, Sue Perkins and Anna Richardson were one of television's most solid and admired couples. Their relationship, which began in 2013, was a constant feature in their public lives, often mentioned with warmth and affection in interviews. Their sudden separation sent ripples through their fanbase, though the details remained shrouded in privacy.
Perkins has now revealed that navigating the end of such a significant chapter was profoundly difficult. The split was handled with a dignified silence, a mutual agreement to protect each other and their shared history from the glare of the media spotlight.
Finding Solace and New Love
Emerging from that difficult time, Sue found comfort and a renewed sense of partnership with Ali, a therapist. The comedian and writer credits this new relationship with bringing immense stability and joy into her life. While fiercely protective of her private world, Perkins speaks of Ali with a palpable sense of gratitude and contentment.
This new chapter marks a fresh start for the broadcaster, proving that even after public heartbreak, there is space for new beginnings and quiet happiness away from the cameras.
