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Rod Stewart Revisits ‘Tore Me to Shreds’ Divorce From Rachel Hunter

Stewart says their 24-year age gap tore him apart before revealing that Penny Lancaster has brought him lasting joy.

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Overview

  • Stewart told The Times that Rachel Hunter left him because she was too young, describing the split as having “tore me to shreds.”
  • He and Hunter married in 1990 when she was 21 and he was 45, separated in 1999 and finalized their divorce in 2006.
  • A six-month bachelorhood followed his split, delayed only because his bassist withheld Penny Lancaster’s number, a period he says he “had a splendid time.”
  • Stewart and Lancaster wed in 2007 and have since built an 18-year marriage grounded in mutual support and affection.
  • Lancaster’s presence at his recent Glastonbury Legends slot underlined the stability and closeness their partnership has achieved.