Francesca Banjo

[Chattyman321]

Would Fran put up a post up about them still being so close and the best of friends if he had done anything bad to her though? Kind of feel like he was always away prioritising diversity and they just lost any connection and grew apart as diversity grew. Her doing all the admin work for it as well they probably felt like colleagues. If he had done anything wrong to her she surely wouldn’t be commenting s on his pics and tagging him in stuff, well I wouldn’t! Very sad as I thought they were such a cute family

 

[DoesntMatter99]

Whatever it is at least they’re still able to get along and do stuff as a family and support each other. A lot of people wouldn’t be able to do that plus still work for him I have respect for both of them for that. Plus Fran seems to be doing amazing with those kids not like nay

 

[bopbop22]

I’ve never been team Ashley. I find him far too preachy now. I can’t stand Jordan either, or his wife Naomi!

I think there must be something happening like one of them has found a new partner so need to let the world know so they can go public etc.

 

[Esme]

I find it so refreshing that Fran enjoys the time with her children and then posts about it later. Whether they went together or not, it’s so nice they do it for their children.

 

[ladyeclipse2]

omg Ash and Chess split up 18months ago!! Just released a statement!

 

[craycrayxx]

Fran looks amazing on her insta lately, her face is glowing and she’s putting herself first at the minute and seems happy!!! I hope ash is realising the grass isn’t greener

 

[keepyourpeace]

Interesting

 

[JBinstafun]

I'm wondering if they've announced it now as Fran won't be at the Banjo Christmas because she's going to be at her mum's

on reflection I’m thinking it’s not that amicable. Naomi has clearly set out her stall on being Team Fran- I suspect the reported tension between her and Ashley is actually coolness because he’s been a shit.

I find the fact they’ve portrayed a perception of happy families for 18 months quite deceptive although I appreciate everyone has the right to a private life... I just think the timing is weird. It was much stranger for him to take his mum to an MBE investure and not be pictured with his wife at his brother’s wedding than to wonder where Fran was spending Christmas...

Fran has been liking Morgan’s pictures recently so if there’s someone else I really doubt it’s her!

 

[rebelgirl]

Just my random dose of encouragement for my girl Fran. She looks happy, surrounded by friends and family. I hope this is the year she takes back her full identity, changes her name back to Abbott. Takes Ashley for everyhing, and meets a lovely bloke who will worship her as she deserves

 

[halobellz21]

I knew this was the case. I mean, I hoped not but I think it was obvious. I feel like they had a work relationship rather than love. Maybe the 2 children quickly in lockdown days didn’t help and then Ashley threw himself into all the work he could. I hope Fran is happy and can enjoy life. She still seems very much a Banjo and Diversity member. I guess the working relationship is what they have left and what seems to work? It’s just a sad situation that I hope can end in happiness for everyone.

 

[Murph123]

I know plenty of women take their children on holiday by themselves but her holiday snaps have made me feel a bit sad. Micah taking them off her. I doubt Ashley would have gone even if he hadn’t been working. He doesn’t seem to be at anything sports days etc… for someone that talks the talk about being a decent person he really does come across as an arsehole

 

[Late to the party]

Sad that she’s ill and no one from her friends or family could take the kids for her for the day.

Or maybe their own father could give her a break......

 

[ladyeclipse2]

She’s done herself a mothers day post and tagged him in pics. Hun he haven’t bothered to acknowledge u today or for your bday just forget him

 

[rebelgirl]

I actually find his post disgraceful! And is a reminder to us women that (some) men will rack up all these achievements, use our labour and then not even say thank you.

 

[craycrayxx]

Tea from someone who knows Fran and Ash personally and was at a party with Fran with very recently - Ash has finally moved his things out of the family home and apparently Fran has removed her ring (finally!).

she’s absolutely glowing at the min, I think him leaving will be the making of her!

 

[Jelly_b]

Wonder why she’s still wearing her ring if they’ve been separated 18 months

 

[JessikaJai]

Don't think so as he's in the Wizard of Oz atm

don’t think he would of bothered going regardless! She does amazing on her own. He’s a disgrace

 

[Love_laugh _live]

It's just weird, the silence is deafening and there is clear tumbleweed passing Ashley's page on these momentous days.

If he had an ounce of respect, and gratitude why not show it? He clearly is able to for his mum, sister, some Westend star, and bloody Oti of DOI, but he can't for the mother of his children, who is raising them, singlehandedly. Honestly it's all very bizarre and paints him in SUCH a sh*tty way.

 

[craycrayxx]

I originally posted about ash potentially being gay, and it absolutely isn’t about following a trend, I completely disagree with that comment.
It’s just a feeling I have for them, and him but I obviously could be wrong.

either way, I think it’s very cute how they are putting the kids first and have had a lovely day out with them today. I wish them all the best and we will have to wait and see if there’s more to this, or if they genuinely have just drifted apart from lovers into more friends/business.

 

[zeroess]

I really like Fran. She seems down-to-earth, hard-working, and like a lovely, dedicated mum.

I'm so fond of her that I feel very guilty for being the embodiment of the emoji in anticipation of any news that will tell us why they decided to share it now, and why they made the 18 months thing so clear.