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Madonna and Guy Ritchie confirm divorce plans

Madonna                                                                                        Pic: PA Photos

Madonna Pic: PA Photos

Couple release a statement confirming tabloid reports

Madonna has released a statement through her spokesperson,, co-signed by a representative for her husband Guy Ritchie, confirming that the couple are to divorce.

The statement comes following tabloid reports this morning (October 15) that the pair were set to split.

The statement, e-mailed by Madonna's spokesperson Liz Rosenberg to Associated Press, confirmed the reports and asked the media for privacy following the announcement.

The statement outlined that the couple had not yet agreed on a divorce settlement.

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bobbymo 

Oct 16, 2008

the old trollop should have no worries in finding a new man

mindthehose 

Oct 16, 2008

Naaah, I'll give it a year before they're back together again, renewing their vows and selling the photos to 'Heat' magazine.

citizenerased19 

Oct 16, 2008

Another one bites the dust..

hness 

Oct 16, 2008

maybe Guy will grow his balls back and make a decent film again

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