Coldplay star Guy Berryman has split from his wife - six months after they celebrated the birth of their daughter.

 

Bassist Guy, 29, is said to be devastated after agreeing to a separation from childhood sweetheart Joanna, 30.

 

He has moved out of the couple's £2million home in Hampstead, North London, and is now living in a rented flat a few miles away. A source close to the couple said Guy has stayed in constant touch with yoga instructor Joanna, who gave birth to their daughter Nico in September.

 

A friend said: "They are both absolutely devastated but the relationship has been on the rocks for a while. They were delighted when Joanna fell pregnant last year and hoped that a new baby might help them work things out, but at the moment it looks like it's not to be. Guy's moved out of their house for the time being but has stayed close so he can see as much as possible of baby Nico. As far as splits go, it's all been pretty amicable but any divorce is nasty and it's obviously devastating for them both."

 

Berryman has amassed a £25million fortune since finding fame in 2000 with his Coldplay bandmates, singer Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland and drummer Will Champion. He is credited as co-writer of most of the group's hits. Softly-spoken Guy, who steers clear of the glitzy showbiz world, met Joanna when they were both growing up in Canterbury, Kent. They married three years ago.

 

Friends said cracks started to show in the relationship shortly afterwards amid the stress of Guy's hectic work schedule. The couple finally decided to split in March after Guy returned from Coldplay's Latin America tour. Joanna had also suffered the upset of having to close her trendy clothes store with debts of more than £248,000.

 

A source close to the band said: "They've realised that things aren't working and that means they've got to be apart. Jo's as upset as Guy. They've told their friends and family what's happening and the Coldplay guys are rallying round to try and keep his spirits up."

 

A spokesman for the band said: "I can confirm that Guy Berryman and his wife Jo have separated. The decision was amicable."

 

Guy is currently working on the band's next album. Joanna declined to comment.

 

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:o how awfull !

poor nico..

Guess that's the reason for his not wearing his ring on the SA tour. Sad.

aw that's terrible. it's encouraging that they both feel the same way about things, esp for Nico. hopefully they work things out as he has more time to spend with his family as the rest of the guys do. a shame regardless. :\

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Hui, that's really a bit surprising and shocking (if it's actually true), but if they both think that it's the best solution for themselves and their child, there's nothing to say against it. Honestly I don't want to talk or discuss about someone's personal life now. That's none of our business! Bad enough that this announcement rapidly seems to be a big thing for the yellow press... :(

... I don't like these things when there are actually children involved :\

I mean... thinking a child might help to sort a relationship out might not be the best way, in my opinion. as we can see...

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Woah, I'm speechless...

im sooo sorry.

i wish the best for guy.:\

Aww that is sad **hugs to them** :(

Ahh, that's awful, I feel really bad for them both, and Nico too. :(

 

Relationships can be hard enough as it is, without being in the spotlight. Must be really tough. :\

What a shame.

omg :(

dear god... :stunned:

 

i don't know why , but i have a hunch this might have something to do with his habits. but then again, who knows...

 

i'm sooo surprised..they seemed fine...

aw that's awful :(

i would have felt more happy if this happened with Chris;)

 

But for Guy how sad.....!:(

this is sad, hope everything works out for him all right

omg:o Shock new!!!

Poor Guy...:( , I hope he can stay strong and pass this trouble.

that's terrible.

shocking!

Awww. :(

wow this is crappy! hopefully things will get better for both of them after this decisions... i bet the constant touring and recording puts alot more strain on a couple than anyone can imagine.

wow this is crappy! hopefully things will get better for both of them after this decisions... i bet the constant touring and recording puts alot more strain on a couple than anyone can imagine.

 

that's true...Guy have no time with family. if it was me i also can't stand for it...:cry:

oh god. this is so terrible. im so sorry for them and baby nico. its so unfortunate in any case, but even more so that nico has to be involved. poor berrymans. i want to give them all hugs.

 

i think its cute that the band is rallying around to keep his spirits up. i mean, i expect them to, but its still nice.