Ashley Banjo announces split from wife after 16 years together

Ashley Banjo has announced his separation from wife Francesca (Ian West/PA)

Ashley Banjo has said “sometimes after so many years people just move in different directions” as he announced he has split from his wife Francesca Abbott.

The 34-year-old dancer rose to fame as the leader of dance troupe Diversity who won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent.