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Jake Quickenden said 'I'm not good on my own' as he opened the doors to his new house on Thursday after moving out of his marital home.
The TV personality split from his wife Sophie Church earlier this year and share two sons together Leo, five, and 16-month-old Kit.
Taking to Instagram in a new video, Jake admitted he is 'terrified' to move out of his marital home but is also filled with 'excitement'.
Showing off the empty new property alongside son Kit, Jake began: 'My new house. It's nearly finished and ready to move in, obviously the floors need doing and I need to get furniture, a TV, beds and sofas, but yeah it's nearly done and it's petrifying.'
He continued: 'So this is my bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, the thing I'm most scared about is making it a home so the boys feel like it's their home as well.
Jake Quickenden has said he is 'not good on my own' as he opened the doors to his new house on Thursday after moving out of his marital home
The TV personality split from his wife Sophie Church earlier this year and share two sons together Leo, five, and 16-month-old Kit
'Now we are going into the garden and it does feel like a new start but also taking two steps back to go four forward.
'I never thought I'd be moving again, I thought my whole life was planned out and it turns out it's not. But it's fine, we are going to make a nice life here.
'It's all very exciting and a new chapter'.
He added in the caption: 'So went to have a look at my new place today, all very exciting and daunting at the same time.
'Scared the boys won’t see it as their home, part of me feels like I’m taking two steps back to take four forward, but also super lucky to be able to get my own place.
'I’m not good on my own, never have been but maybe that’s part of the journey to get comfortable alone for a while!
'It’s a strange feeling of excitement and anxiety, looking forward to making it my own but terrified to not be with the boys everyday.
'I guess in a way the lads are used to me being away with work and then when I’m not now they just come to my place and have me happy and in my own space.
'I’ll keep posting how I feel, lucky to have a great co-parenting relationship and that will always be our priority the boys are both our worlds and it’s about making it simple and easy for those guys! I’ll post again with a little update on moving day, when I get furniture etc.'
It comes after Jake revealed he feels like he and his wife Sophie 'grew apart' and their marriage became 'hard to function'.
In June, the TV star posted a family photo of himself with Sophie and their children, including Sophie's son Freddie, 12, from a previous relationship.
Revealing he wanted to give his followers an insight into their situation, he said: 'Thought maybe I should tell you what's going on right now.
'Me and Sophie have unfortunately separated. It's been a few months now, tried to keep it private for us to come to terms with it and navigate it properly, while it also involves our beautiful children.
Showing off the empty new property, Jake said: 'My new house. It's nearly finished, obviously the floors need doing and I need to get furniture but yeah it's nearly done and it's petrifying'
'But sometimes things are taken out of our hands, I guess it's kinda hypocritical from my side, sharing my life on social media but then wanting privacy in a super hard moment. But we did just want to deal with it together. (sic)'
He continued: 'Firstly Sophie is an amazing person and mother and we shared some very special moments together that I will always cherish.
'We have beautiful children together and they will always come first. I have respect and love for her and I want her to succeed in everything she does. I will always have her back.
'Unfortunately as a couple we just grew apart and it became hard to function together. I hope we both find our happiness, I know we both deserve that.
'Many times in breakups people expect a huge reason, this isn't like that it's two people growing apart and realising that happiness rests its head somewhere else. (sic)'
Jake and 33-year-old influencer Sophie's focus now is co-parenting.
He concluded: 'For now I'm going to be concentrating on the boys, co-parenting in a healthy loving way which I know we will 100 per cent be able to do because we are already doing that.
'When the dust settles we will be popping round to each others for a brew to chat about the kids and like I said I want nothing but the best for Sophie.
'Been a tough few months please be kind to both parties and also didn't even wanna do a cringe post like this but for certain reasons had to. (sic)'
Jake and Sophie are thought to have struck up a romance in June 2018.
Three years later, he popped the question during a family getaway to Rhodes, Greece, and married Sophie in Ibiza, Spain, in September 2022.
Last month, newly single Jake took to Instagram with a sizzling shirtless selfie as he relished in his new romantic status after the break-up.
Taking to his Instagram Stories the hunk showcased his incredibly muscular and tattooed physique while working out amid the Bank Holiday heatwave.
With sweat running down his pecs and abs he gazed into the camera, while captioning the post: 'Needed that today! Now off to work! Can't wait for the three hour drive in 26 degrees'.
'Scared the boys won’t see it as their home, part of me feels like I’m taking two steps back to take four forward, but also super lucky to be able to get my own place', he added
He also appeared to reference the split with a profound message about 'having hope in dark times'.
It read: 'Hope. The quiet belief that something good can rise from what is difficult, a small flame that keeps burning even when the world feels dark.'
'It is both fragile, and powerful - a feeling that steadies the heart, lifts the mind, and gives us courage to take one more step. At its core, hope is a promise that tomorrow may hold what today cannot yet reveal.'
Breaking his social media silence on Friday, Jake also appeared to reference the split after sharing a gallery of snaps with his sons, writing: 'My boys…. My world!!'
He went on to respond to a follower in the comments after they shared their support in the wake of his marital split.
They wrote: 'Whatever is happening the kids have the best parents ever…dad and mum who love them so much!
'I hope things work out for the best! Positively your way!'
Jake then responded: 'Appreciate that, they are all that matter.'
Jake and Sophie are said to be 'incredibly amicable', and remain focused on co-parenting their children.
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