Katie Price and Peter Andre Have Split

Katie Price and Peter Andre have ended their marriage after four years, her spokesperson announced today.The break-up ends months of speculation surrounding the couple, who have documented their tumultuous relationship on ITV2 reality series Katie and Peter: Stateside.The pair were last seen together on Saturday night, where they emerged from London's popular Nobu restaurant hand-in-hand after filming a segment for the British Soap Awards.

Until now, both had vigorously denied persistent rumours of marital discord and in recent weeks they had even discussed plans to try for another baby.A statement read: 'Peter Andre and Katie Price are separating after four and a half years of marriage.'They have both requested that the media respect their families’ privacy at this difficult time.When contacted by Mail Online, a spokesperson refused to comment on the circumstances surrounding the split.

Katie, who often stepped out without her wedding ring, once said infidelity would be the only force that would drive them apart.She told OK! magazine in October: 'I wouldn't [leave him]. It would only be if he cheated on me. I think that's the same for both of us - there's nothing else that would make us break up - only if one of us was unfaithful.'Peter has previously said he struggled with Katie's occasional penchant for wild nights on the town where she would reprise her alter ego, Jordan.In his autobiography, teetotal Andre admitted: 'I trust her when she's sober, but I don't trust her when she's drinking.