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West Australian
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Holly Valance split: Former Neighbours star vows to take billionaire ex Nick Candy for ‘every penny'
Former Neighbours star-turned right-wing campaigner Holly Valance has reportedly vowed to take her billionaire ex-husband for 'every penny', telling friends she feels like the injured party in their recent split. The 42-year-old signed a pre-nuptial agreement with her property developer beau before walking down the aisle 13 years-ago, but experts — and Valance — believe she could be entitled to a substantial slice of his nearly $3 billion fortune. 'Holly is incredibly upset. Her main concern is, and always will be, for their two daughters,' a source close to Valance told The Sun . 'But when it comes to the divorce, she's made it clear she wants what she's owed and will take Nick for every penny. She insists that she is the injured party in this.' 'It's been a very painful time for Holly and she has told friends that the split was not on her terms,' the source said. 'Given the circumstances, it feels as if there could be some room to manoeuvre. 'Whatever the sum ends up being, it will be in the tens of millions of pounds.' In return, one of Candy's friends told The Sun, 'Nick is a very decent guy and he will always do right by Holly and their children.' Valance rose to fame for her breakout role as Felicity 'Flick' Scully on TV soap Neighbours, joining the cast at 16 in 1999. She later launched a successful music career. Her 2002 debut single Kiss Kiss reached the top of the charts in several countries. She met property tycoon Candy in London in 2009 through mutual friends and he proposed two years later. The pair share two daughters and have an extensive real estate portfolio that includes a $AUD340 million Knightsbridge duplex, a $142m Chelsea mansion, a $100 million mansion in Los Angeles' exclusive Holmby Hills and an $18m Oxfordshire estate. In 2015, Candy, 52, famously gifted Valance a $54 million Benetti superyacht despite her chronic seasickness. They sold the yacht in 2023. In March last year, Valance made headlines with a viral interview in which she spoke candidly about her political views and high-profile connections, further cementing her role as a prominent figure in Britain's conservative circles. It's understood the couple split following a challenging period balancing family life, public commitments, and Candy's demanding work schedule in property development and as Reform UK party treasurer.
7NEWS
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Holly Valance split: Former Neighbours star vows to take billionaire ex Nick Candy for ‘every penny'
Former Neighbours star-turned right-wing campaigner Holly Valance has reportedly vowed to take her billionaire ex-husband for 'every penny', telling friends she feels like the injured party in their recent split. The 42-year-old signed a pre-nuptial agreement with her property developer beau before walking down the aisle 13 years-ago, but experts — and Valance — believe she could be entitled to a substantial slice of his nearly $3 billion fortune. 'Holly is incredibly upset. Her main concern is, and always will be, for their two daughters,' a source close to Valance told The Sun. 'But when it comes to the divorce, she's made it clear she wants what she's owed and will take Nick for every penny. She insists that she is the injured party in this.' 'It's been a very painful time for Holly and she has told friends that the split was not on her terms,' the source said. 'Given the circumstances, it feels as if there could be some room to manoeuvre. 'Whatever the sum ends up being, it will be in the tens of millions of pounds.' In return, one of Candy's friends told The Sun, 'Nick is a very decent guy and he will always do right by Holly and their children.' Valance rose to fame for her breakout role as Felicity 'Flick' Scully on TV soap Neighbours, joining the cast at 16 in 1999. She later launched a successful music career. Her 2002 debut single Kiss Kiss reached the top of the charts in several countries. She met property tycoon Candy in London in 2009 through mutual friends and he proposed two years later. The pair share two daughters and have an extensive real estate portfolio that includes a $AUD340 million Knightsbridge duplex, a $142m Chelsea mansion, a $100 million mansion in Los Angeles' exclusive Holmby Hills and an $18m Oxfordshire estate. In 2015, Candy, 52, famously gifted Valance a $54 million Benetti superyacht despite her chronic seasickness. They sold the yacht in 2023. In March last year, Valance made headlines with a viral interview in which she spoke candidly about her political views and high-profile connections, further cementing her role as a prominent figure in Britain's conservative circles. It's understood the couple split following a challenging period balancing family life, public commitments, and Candy's demanding work schedule in property development and as Reform UK party treasurer.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Valance vows to take billionaire ex ‘for every penny'
Former Neighbours star-turned right-wing campaigner Holly Valance has reportedly vowed to take her billionaire ex-husband for 'every penny', telling friends she feels like the injured party in their recent split. The 42-year-old signed a pre-nuptial agreement with her property developer beau before walking down the aisle 13 years-ago, but experts — and Valance — believe she could be entitled to a substantial slice of his nearly $3 billion fortune. 'Holly is incredibly upset. Her main concern is, and always will be, for their two daughters,' a source close to Valance told The Sun. 'But when it comes to the divorce, she's made it clear she wants what she's owed and will take Nick for every penny. She insists that she is the injured party in this.' Nick Candy and Holly Valance have been married for 13 years and have two daughters. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP 'It's been a very painful time for Holly and she has told friends that the split was not on her terms,' the source said. 'Given the circumstances, it feels as if there could be some room to manoeuvre. 'Whatever the sum ends up being, it will be in the tens of millions of pounds.' In return, one of Candy's friends told The Sun, 'Nick is a very decent guy and he will always do right by Holly and their children.' Valance rose to fame for her breakout role as Felicity 'Flick' Scully on TV soap Neighbours, joining the cast at 16 in 1999. She later launched a successful music career. Her 2002 debut single Kiss Kiss reached the top of the charts in several countries. Holly Valance in her Kiss Kiss music video. Credit: Supplied / TheWest She met property tycoon Candy in London in 2009 through mutual friends and he proposed two years later. The pair share two daughters and have an extensive real estate portfolio that includes a $AUD340 million Knightsbridge duplex, a $142m Chelsea mansion, a $100 million mansion in Los Angeles' exclusive Holmby Hills and an $18m Oxfordshire estate. In 2015, Candy, 52, famously gifted Valance a $54 million Benetti superyacht despite her chronic seasickness. They sold the yacht in 2023. In March last year, Valance made headlines with a viral interview in which she spoke candidly about her political views and high-profile connections, further cementing her role as a prominent figure in Britain's conservative circles. It's understood the couple split following a challenging period balancing family life, public commitments, and Candy's demanding work schedule in property development and as Reform UK party treasurer.
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Details emerge amid Aussie star's shock split from billionaire husband
Former singer and Neighbours actress Holly Valance and Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy have reportedly split and are heading for divorce after 13 years of marriage. Australian-born Valance, 42, and billionaire property developer Candy, 52, are said to have broken up in recent weeks, according to The Sun. The couple, who have two daughters, met in 2009 and became engaged two years later before marrying in California in 2012 at a ceremony attended by 300 guests. 'This has been a very difficult period for both Nick and Holly, and they are keeping things private out of respect for their family,' a family friend told the newspaper. '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.' A spokesman for Valance said there would be no comment on the matter. 'The privacy of all parties involved is respectfully requested.' The couple are high-profile figures within Reform UK, and met Donald Trump with party leader Nigel Farage at the US president's Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022. After her stint in the Australian soap Neighbours where she played Felicity 'Flick' Scully from 1999, Valance had a music career, including the UK number one hit single Kiss Kiss released in 2002. She also reached the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.
Sky News AU
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
MAGA fan Holly Valance seen without her wedding ring after splitting from husband of 13 years, property tycoon Nick Candy
Holly Valance has been seen without her wedding ring for the first time since splitting from her husband of 13 years, property tycoon Nick Candy. The Australian and British actress, 42, was photographed on Sunday at London's Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, where she cut a casual figure. Pictured obtained by The Sun show Valance sported baggy blue jeans and a black top and cardigan, which she paired with leopard print trainers. She carried with her a large black suitcase and a £2,500 (AUD $5,249.11) Christian Dior tote bag as she made her way to a waiting car. Close-ups show Valance's lavish wedding band clearly missing from her finger as she strolled to the pickup point. The sighting comes after Valance and Candy, 52, who is the treasurer of the Reform UK party, split in recent weeks, The Sun reported on Friday. A family friend told the publication their separation has been "very difficult" for the right-wing couple and their two daughters, aged 12 and 8. 'This has been a very difficult period for both Nick and Holly, and they are keeping things private out of respect for their family," the friend said. '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.' The pair played a pivotal role in the rise of Reform UK after Candy defected from the Conservative Party to the right-wing group last year. Valance said she too was a member of Reform UK and would vote for the party in the 2024 general election. "I support anybody that sticks to what they believe in and isn't a turncoat, and doesn't do a million flip-flops and U-turns," she said at the time. Speaking further about her political views, Valance 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." The model is friends with Nigel Farage and helped the politician return as leader of Reform UK, having raised £1.5 million (AUD $2,295,612.55) within days of his comeback. In December 2024, it was then announced Candy would become treasurer of Reform UK. Valance and Candy have made no attempts to hide their support for Mr Farage as well as US President Donald Trump. After staying at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in 2022, Valance last year became the "UK poster girl" for the 78-year-old's presidential campaign. She and her now ex-husband also hosted an extensive re-election campaign for the President out of their posh London townhouse. The actress began dating Candy, who co-founded the property development and interior design firm Candy & Candy with his brother, Christian, in the early 1990s, in 2010. The couple tied the knot in 2012 in a million-dollar ceremony in California before 300 high-profile guests, including music star Simon Cowell. In 2018, Holly and Nick were even among the high-profile guests at Princess Eugenie's royal wedding at Windsor Chapel. Valance rose to fame playing the role of Felicity Scully on the hit TV series Neighbours from 1999 to 2002. She went on to star in several other popular series and made her mark in music, releasing the album Footprints with her hit single Kiss Kiss.
