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The couple released a joint statement that said:
"Today we announce that we are ending our marriage of 20 years for irreconcilable differences. This was a tough decision, but we believe it is the best decision for us. As parents of two beautiful adult daughters that we love dearly, we will continue to be involved in each other's lives as parents and friends. Together we have built a strong brand as The Neelys . Moving forward our focus will be on our individual brands and we are optimistic about our respective futures. We ask for your prayers as we go through this transition and honor our request for privacy at this time."
Their show Down Home With The Neelys hasn't had new episodes on the Food Network for quite some time. Since being on the Food Network, Gina Neely lost some weight and became a spokesperson for George Foreman Grills. The Neelys also closed their Memphis restaurant in June of 2013, however they still have a restaurant together in New York City.
You may have also seen the Neelys on ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap in May of 2014, and they recently released a cookbook in April of 2014 called Back Home with the Neelys: Comfort Food from Our Southern Kitchen to Yours
.It seems from their statement that they plan to divorce and also break up their brands, so it should be interesting to see what comes out of this.
(WHJL)