Martine McCutcheon seemingly took yet another swipe at estrange husband Jack McManus on Tuesday.
Last week the former EastEnders star, 48, revealed the singer, 40, had left her after 18 years together – days after she wrote a heartfelt birthday tribute for him.
Taking to her Instagram Stories Martine posted a cryptic quote about ‘needing’ and being ‘grateful’ for her difficult year.
It read: ‘August 27th, 2024, I didn’t have the year I wanted, I had the year I needed.I didn’t have the year I wanted, I had the year I needed.
‘I grew so much this year and for that I am grateful’.
Martine McCutcheon, 48, seemingly took yet another swipe at estrange husband Jack McManus, 40, on Wednesday
Last week the former EastEnders star revealed that Jac had left her after 18 years together – days after she wrote a heartfelt birthday tribute for him
Taking to her Instagram Stories Martine posted a cryptic quote about ‘needing’ and being ‘grateful’ for her difficult year
The Love Actually actress previously made a cryptic dig at her ex while holidaying with their nine-year-old son Rafferty in Marbella.
She reposted a video from author Alex Elle, which said: ‘The older I get, the less time I have for people who are unsure about me’.
‘I need people in my life who are certain. People who want to be there. People who make space for me.’
Sharing the video to her Story, Martine wrote: ‘I love this lady. @alex_elle soothing, gentle, voice, softly reminding us of our own strength, value, love and true worth.’
Earlier this week she cosied up to her son in an array of sweet snaps, the Martine looked in great spirits as she enjoyed her sun-holiday holiday.
Beaming in the snaps with her son, nine, the actress made the most of her getaway as she captioned her post: ‘Love these pics of us on our last night in Marbella.’
Appearing to stay strong, Martine hinted at her own silent struggles behind the scenes in a cryptic Instagram Story.
Sharing a post from the account Selfcare Withwall, it read: ‘Be proud of yourself for surviving the silent battles no one knows about’.
Martine reposted a video from author Alex Elle, which said: ‘The older I get, the less time I have for people who are unsure about me’
Announcing their split, she wrote in a statement: ‘After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it’s best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision.’
‘We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9 year old son Rafferty, who’s happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number 1 priority.’
She continued: ‘We both of course, still cherish and look forward to being parents together to our wonderful boy for the rest of our lives…
‘Whilst this decision has evolved over a period of time, we are still finding our new way forward as a family and kindly ask for some privacy at this time… Especially for our little boy.
‘Our love for Rafferty, is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible.
‘Many thanks in advance for your respect and support, at this difficult time…And I continue to send Jack, all the love, luck and happiness for the next chapter of his.
‘Rafferty and I (as always,) are rooting for you!
‘Thank you all, for the love and support, now and always…Martine.xx.’
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the time of Martine’s statement, Jack had said: ‘There is nothing more to add. I will not be saying anything more about this.’
Appearing to stay strong, Martine hinted at her own silent struggles behind the scenes in a another cryptic post
On Thursday, Martine wrote in a statement: ‘After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it’s best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision’
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at the time of Martine’s statement, Jack had said: ‘There is nothing more to add. I will not be saying anything more about this’
Meanwhile, a neighbour of the pair has revealed they had no indication that the pair were on the rocks while a member of Jack’s family has said the split ‘was very sudden.’
The neighbour shared: ‘That is a big surprise. I’d often see them out with their son. Martine was always very friendly. I do feel sorry for them.’
The family of Jack have said their split was ‘very sudden’ – and was triggered by him two months ago.
Asked today why they had split, Jack’s aunt said from the family home in West Wickham, Kent: ‘I really can’t say. Jack’s mum is over there with him now. I am looking after the dog.
‘It’s been hard. There’s been a lot going on. My sister just lost her husband as well. It was very sudden. It was announced two months ago now.’
The couple married in 2012 in Italy’s picturesque Lake Como, five years after they started dating.
