“‘SHE WANTED A NEW LIFE’” Fearne Cotton’s Ex Mother-in-Law Breaks Silence After Family Rift

FEARNE Cotton reportedly dropped contact with the entire family of her former husband after their split in 2024.

The podcast host was married to Reef guitarist Jesse Wood were married for 10 years and share two children together.

Fearne Cotton and with her former mother-in-law Jo WoodCredit: Getty Images – Getty

 

Fearne was married to Jo’s stepson Jesse Wood for 10 yearsCredit: Getty

Jesse is the son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and step-son of his former wife Jo Wood who was close to Fearne while the pair were married.

Now Jo has revealed she’s lost contact with Fearne claiming the latter distanced herself from her in-laws.

“I haven’t spoken to Fearne since,” Jo said on the Suddenly Single podcast.

“She didn’t call any of us – nothing. I figured that she wanted to start a new life with a new man, and I thought that’s fine.”

Jo said Fearne has not kept in contact since the divorceCredit: Getty – Contributor

 

Fearne has been dating filmmaker Elliot Hegarty since 2025Credit: Getty

Jo added: “I’ve got nothing against Fearne. I think she’s lovely, and I understand that when you fall in love with someone you can’t help yourself. I’m very happy for her.

“Jesse’s kids call me Grandma Jo and my kids call me Gangster Granny.”

Following her divorce, Fearne began dating film and TV director Elliot Hegarty and Jesse was seen last year with Made In Chelsea alum Gemma Gregory.

Jo married Ronnie Wood in 1985 and they finalised their divorce in 2009.

She started her own range of organic skincare products in 2005 called Jo Wood Organics,

The model and TV personality competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009 but was eliminated in week six.