Former Neighbours star and singer Holly Valance has been spotted at a high-profile London event, marking her first public appearance since the news of her divorce from billionaire husband Nick Candy broke.
A Glamorous Return to the Spotlight
The Australian-born entertainer made a stunning entrance at the exclusive evening hosted by her friend, Australian fashion designer Rebecca Vallance. Valance turned heads in a fitted white dress complemented by sparkling diamond jewellery, appearing in remarkably good spirits despite the recent personal turmoil.
The event brought together an impressive gathering of royal and celebrity guests, including Zara Tindall, daughter of Princess Anne, and entertainment personalities Sharon and Kelly Osbourne. Valance was photographed mingling comfortably with attendees and posing alongside both Kelly Osbourne and host Rebecca Vallance.
Background of the High-Profile Split
This glamorous outing comes just months after The Sun first reported in June that Valance and Candy were ending their 13-year marriage. A spokesperson for the former couple confirmed the separation at the time, stating: "This is a private matter. We won't be making any further comment" to the UK publication.
The divorce proceedings follow what sources described as a difficult period for the couple as they balanced family life with public commitments and demanding work schedules. Valance and Candy, who first met in 2009 and married in a lavish 2012 wedding that reportedly cost $6 million and featured entertainment by Katy Perry, share two daughters: Luka, 12, and Nova, eight.
It's understood the couple had signed a pre-nuptial agreement before their wedding, which was attended by 300 guests. Just one week after the divorce announcement, Valance was spotted at London's Heathrow Airport without her engagement or wedding ring.
From Ramsay Street to International Stardom
Valance first rose to fame after joining the cast of Neighbours in 1999, playing the role of Felicity "Flick" Scully for three years before leaving in 2002 to pursue a music career. She found international success with hit singles including Kiss Kiss and Naughty Girl before transitioning to television and film roles.
The entertainer, who continues to reside in London, made headlines last year for her candid political views and controversial comments about Australia, claiming the country had become "woke" and that she had no plans to return.
Rebecca Vallance's Instagram described the recent event as a "night defined by elegance, modern glamour, signature cocktails and the unmistakable", providing a fitting backdrop for Valance's confident return to public life following her high-profile separation.
