Nigella Lawson Reportedly Wants To Divorce Charles Saatchi

Is Nigella Heading For A Divorce?
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Nigella Lawson reportedly wants to divorce Charles Saatchi after photos were published showing her husband with his hands round her throat at a London restaurant.

The Sunday People claims she is on the verge of ending her 10-year marriage, with an aide allegedly telling the paper: “Her heart is bleeding right now. She wants out.

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“Neither she nor Charles are interested in counselling or trying to save the marriage. It seems they’re done and she is broken and desolate.”

On Friday the TV chef she was seen without her wedding ring. It's thought that if things turn bitter she could face losing a chunk of her £20million fortune as most of her fame and earnings have come while married to him.

Fans of Nigella reacted with fury following the publication of the photos during what was reported to be a public row with the millionaire art collector.

The photos showed the pair sitting together at an outside table, with Saatchi reaching up to put his hands on her throat.

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Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi have been married for 10 years

Charles and Nigella have been married for 10 years. Longtime friends, they got together following the death of Lawson's first husband, journalist John Diamond.

The only previous hint of disharmony within the marriage has been on a much lighter note, with Nigella Lawson revealing that Saatchi is not a fan of his wife's much-celebrated cookery - she has said that he prefers "a bowl of cereal".

Fans have been quick to condemn Saatchi for his actions, using Twitter to vent their anger:

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CANNES, FRANCE - OCTOBER 09: Nigella Lawson attends 'Nigellissima' Photocall as part of MIPCOM 2012 at Majestic Hotel on October 9, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Tony Barson/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Nigella Lawson attends the South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2013 Grand Tasting Village on February 23, 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Nigella Lawson attends the South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2013 Grand Tasting Village on February 23, 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 10: Nigella Lawson attends the Disney ABC Television Group 2013 TCA Winter Press Tour at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on January 10, 2013 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Nigella Lawson meets fans and signs copies of her book 'Nigellissima' at Waterstones Canary Wharf on October 24, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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CANNES, FRANCE - OCTOBER 09: Nigella Lawson poses during the 'Nigellissima' Photocall at Cannes MIPCOM 2012 at Majestic Hotel on October 9, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Didier Baverel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 20: Nigella Lawson takes part in the Vogue Festival at Royal Geographical Society on April 20, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Nick Harvey/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
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Portrait of English food writer, journalist and broadcaster Nigella Lawson photographed in London. Job: 84299 Ref: SPS (Photo by Spiros Politis/Photoshot/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Nigella Lawson attends a book launch party for Charles Saatchi's 'My Name Is Charles Saatchi And I Am An Artoholic' at Saatchi Gallery on September 8, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Simon James/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Nigella Lawson attends the book launch party for Charles Saatchi's 'My Name Is Charles Saatchi And I Am An Artoholic' at Saatchi Gallery on September 8, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Marco Secchi/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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