Shane Richie’s wife of 19 years divorces him after she’d ‘had enough’

Shane Richie’s wife, Christine, has reportedly divorced him after 19 years (Picture: Dan Wooller/REX) EastEnders actor Shane Richie and his wife, Christie, have reportedly split after almost 20 years of marriage. It’s claimed that Christine, whom Shane wed in 2007, had grown ‘fed up’ with his behaviour. Shane, 62, who has been playing Alfie Moon on Albert Square since 2002, and Christine, 47, are said to have dissolved their marriage last month. As claimed by The Sun, this was mere days before the soap star was arrested for drink-driving at a petrol station in Harlow, Essex. The publication adds that Christine confirmed their relationship had ended when asked at the £2million shared home. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. The former spouses’ divorce is understood to have been finalised on July 23. They have three children together (Picture: Instagram/Christine Goddard) A source said Christine was ‘at the end of her tether with Shane’ and had ‘had enough’. ‘The divorce was her decision, and she pursued it after talking it through with relatives. ‘She had put up with a lot over the years and has had a really hard time of things lately.’ They added that the separation was not due to ‘one specific incident’ but rather ‘a build-up of things’. Still, Christine ‘did not take the decision lightly’. However, she has decided not to ‘boot’ Shane out but rather ‘be a grown-up about it’. It’s claimed that Christine had ‘had enough’ of Shane’s behaviour (Picture: BBC/Jack Barns/Kiero) ‘She still has a lot of love for him but decided they could not go on as husband and wife,’ the insider said. ‘They have three children together, so that is her main concern.’ Shane and Christine share children Mackenzie Blue, Lolita-Belle, and Romanie Skye. He also has two sons, Shane Jr and Jake, from his first marriage to Coleen Nolan (1990-1999). Speaking previously about his marriage to Christine, Shane said meeting her in 2001 was one of the happiest moments of his life. During his I’m A Celebrity stint, he recalled locking eyes with her at a pub and being introduced by friends after a panto performance. Shane added: ‘At the moment I went, “I’ve just met my future wife”.’ ‘She had put up with a lot over the years,’ said a source (Picture: SilverHub/REX/Shutterstock) On July 31, Shane made headlines when footage emerged from a row he had with staff at a Tesco garage. Shane, real name Shane Roche, had been driving his white Hyundai with what looked to be a flat tyre before the incident unfolded as he appeared to be waiting for someone to come and assist him. Footage obtained by The Sun showed Shane growing irritated and swearing at employees after they warned him to stop vaping on the forecourt. E-cigarette in hand, he told the employees, ‘I don’t give a f**k,’ explaining that it was ‘not smoking, it’s a vape’. The manager ultimately called the police, telling them he had grown ‘aggressive’. An officer escorted him to the police car upon arrival, which is where the footage cut off. Shane was subsequently arrested. In the aftermath, a source said it was ‘extraordinary’ and ‘stupid’ how he’d behaved. The workers reportedly did not know who Shane was at first but recognised him once police identified him. Shane, who is currently taking a break from EastEnders, along with his on-screen wife Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater), was late charged and is due to appear before Colchester Magistrates’ Court on September 9. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you Reps for Shane Richie have been contacted for comment. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026 Arrow MORE: All EastEnders spoilers for next week as sinister Sheila closes in for Gray The Soaps Newsletter – Daily All the latest soaps spoilers and gossip, in your inbox every morning.