Overview

• Faye Tozer, a member of the pop group Steps, has reportedly separated from her husband Michael Smith after 16 years of marriage.
• Tozer moved out of their shared South Tyneside home, which she shared with Smith and their teenage son, weeks before Christmas 2024.
• Michael Smith shared cryptic social media posts last November, including one about heartbreak and an image of Banksy's broken heart artwork.
• When approached by reporters, Smith stated they were 'going through some things' and trying to work through issues but provided no further details.
• Insiders and neighbors described the separation as sudden and sad, noting the couple had previously been seen together frequently in their local community.