Another one bites the dust. Celebrity chefs Pat and Gina Neely have called it quits after 20 years of marriage.
The cooking couple announced the news Friday with Gina filing her divorce papers against Pat. She cited “irreconcilable differences”
In a joint statement, the pair explained:
“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 Neely’s. 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.”
The divorce documents state Pat and Gina own four properties together, including three of their closed restaurants and one barbeque restaurant that remains open in New York City.
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The Memphis couple is best known for their Food Network series “Down Home with the Neely’s.” Pat and Gina also recently released the best-selling book “Back Home with the Neely’s: Comfort Food from our Southern Kitchen to Yours.”