Richard Hammond talks about his divorce in new Grand Tour episode
Richard Hammond has talked about his recent divorce on a new episode of The Grand Tour.
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 to fans back in January though when he revealed he would be separating from his wife, Mindy, after 28 years together.
He 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.
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Richard Hammond announced the shock split in January. (Image: PA)
'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.'
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Mr Hammond has now spoken about the divorce publicly for the first time since January.
A new episode of The Not Very Grand Tour series, entitled The Glory and The Power, was released on Prime Video yesterday (Friday, April 18).
It saw James May and Mr Hammond give commentary on previous clips from the popular show with Mr Clarkson absent.
The 55-year-old alluded to his divorce as he said: "In the 1800s, the average American travelled 50 meters a day.
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"Now, the average person travels 50 kilometres a day, and some cover a lot more.
"If we travel more, we see more, we learn more. And we don't have to marry whoever lives next door.
"Which is my case..."
Mr Hammond then turned towards the camera with a pained expression while Mr May then interrupted and said: "Anyway!"
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