It was a love story meant to be when The Project brought Chris Walker into Carrie Bickmore’s life.
Chris was a producer on the show, and the couple hit it off and fell in love between takes and rehearsals.
But after having two children together and being in a relationship for over a decade, the couple shockingly announced their split in January 2023, with a joint statement posted to Instagram.
The statement was posted early morning on 18th January 2023. (Credit: (Image: Instagram)
Now, Chris has spoken publicly about their separation for the very first time, in Luke Darcy’s Empowering Leaders podcast.
“We built a family together. It’s what I thought our life would be. But life had a different plan,” Chris said on the episode, as per the Herald Sun.
“The media part of it wasn’t a big deal for me. It’s so far down the list of, you know, saying goodbye to the kids twice a week.
“I had always assumed I’d be around them a hundred per cent of the time. It’s the one thing in life that I’m happy to be super confident borderline hubristic about … I’m a really good dad.”
The full podcast episode goes live on Wednesday 28 August.
Before the split
In 2010 Carrie lost her first husband, Greg Lange, to brain cancer, and in recent years has spoken about how her partner Chris has a deep compassion and understanding of her loss, especially since he has had to deal with tragedy in his own life.
“He like many people understands loss and suffered his own loss in life and I think he just has a huge amount of compassion and he will always be incredibly supportive of me and for our family,” Carrie told TV WEEK.
Chris has also become a loving step-father to Carrie’s son Ollie, and in 2015 the couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter called Evie.
Then in 2018, Carrie gave birth to another baby girl named Adelaide, who is cutely called Addie for short.
Although we are sure Carrie is more than content with her family of five, in an interview with Who Magazine, she joked that Chris would be happy to have even more children if he had things his way.
“He’d have six kids if he had his way! He loves kids and loves watching them playing together,” Carrie revealed.
Upon Carrie’s resignation announcement, Chris took to Instagram to share how proud he was!
“She was no doubt, and always will be, the captain of that show. But, she is also the captain of our little family and she lights up our lives even more than she lights up a studio. What an unbelievable ride it’s been for you babe. We all love you and can’t wait for what’s next.”
Carrie celebrated Chris’ AACTAS win in December 2021.
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Carrie felt confident braving a dance class with her partner for her radio show with Tommy Little.
“Stepped out of our comfort zones and gave Bachata dancing a try 💃 🤣🙈👏,” she captioned this adorable photo.
WATCH: See Chris and Carrie enjoy a dance class together in the video below.
Carrie Bickmore dancing with her partner
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Red is the colour of love, and we can see the passion radiating from TV’s most talented couple.
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Date night! These two took a moment from their busy home life to attend the opening night of The Book of Mormon.
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This intimate snap of Carrie and Chris was taken at the 2015 TV WEEK Logie Awards where she won the coveted gold gong.
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In 2016, Chris supported Carrie through interviews on the TV WEEK Logie Awards red carpet.
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Nothing like a big old family hug filled with love!
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Carrie and Chris like to get into the Halloween spirit with their daughters.
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Carrie and Chris attending a wedding back in 2015.
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These two know how to rock a red carpet.
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“Summer dayzz 🥰,” wrote Carrie.
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Carrie and Chris were enjoying their last summer night together before the brutal Melbourne winter.
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Carrie proudly posted this picture of her man looking dapper while taking out the rubbish.
She captioned the post, “Love a man who gets dressed up to put the bins out 🤣❤️.”
Carrie Bickmore date night
Carrie posted this picture with a very loving caption to celebrate Chris’ birthday and assured him that even though he may not have achieved what Roger Federer has, she will always love him more.
“I know you feel like you haven’t achieved enough when you compare yourself to your idol Roger Federer who is the same age as you and has won a zillion grand slams…but the kids and I think we ACED it having you in our lives…
“Love you more than you love the FED 😋,” penned Carrie.
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Carrie started her birthday in 2019 in the best way possible.
She captioned this adorable moment, “Morning birthday cuddles are the best 💕.”
Carrie and Chris take on Paris!
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Carrie and Chris on a well deserved date night.
Carrie Bickmore announces her pregnancy!
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We can’t imagine how Chris could ever take his eyes off of Carrie, especially in such a gorgeous gown.
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