How can we possibly organise a wedding?""I really didn't have a clue he was going to do it and am thrilled to pieces," the then 23 year old gushed. "You couldn’t meet a sweeter, nicer, more wonderful girl.

Registered in Ireland: 523712.Your Irish Examiner delivered to your doorFormer S Club star Rachel Stevens and fiance Jeremy Edwards admitted they were going through a rocky patch today.In a joint statement, the couple said today: “We have been experiencing some difficulties in our relationship recently and don’t know what the future holds.She has signed a deal with pop mogul Simon Fuller, who guided the careers of S Club, as she heads out on her own.Stevens – voted the sexiest woman in Britain by readers of FHM magazine – has been busy preparing for a forthcoming solo career, after her group called it a day earlier this year.Hunky actor Edwards was a regular face on BBC1’s Holby City but quit the show to spread his wings and develop his career.

Before marrying Lydia Metz in 2009, Jeremy was previously engaged to Rachel Stevens Credit: PA:Press Association When did Jeremy Edwards get married? She was the kindest person and even actor friends of mine who did just one episode with her are mortified.

She was just the loveliest little thing."But a tragedy that would derail Jeremy entirely struck on June 15 when his Holby co-star, Laura Sadler, plunged 40 ft to her death from a balcony while watching the sun rise at her boyfriend's home in Holland Park, London.The 22 year old sustained massive head injuries and died in hospital five days later, leaving Jeremy, then 31, bereft.Jeremy Edwards and Rachel Stevens were the set to marry when a heartbreaking tragedy sent X Factor: Celebrity star Jeremy spiralling"It seems that the easiest way for a young girl to sell records is to get her kit off and get herself in the tabloids, but I think there's a danger of being known for that instead of your talent.The gossip mags couldn't get enough of the red hot romance between the Hollyoaks-turned-Holby City actor and the S Club 7 pin-up.But within a year, the cracks were beginning to show."Everybody in the cast is completely devastated and is asking the same question, 'Why her?'" he told the BBC.Crippled with grief, he began drinking too much and just months later, Rachel ended their relationship.Rachel went on to marry childhood friend Alex Bourne in a lavish ceremony at Claridge's hotel in London's Mayfair in 2009."I just don't think it's necessary," he told Now magazine."It was a tough time for me. Former S Club singer Rachel Stevens has split with her fiance Jeremy Edwards. We've got to try and book a holiday today but that means me begging and pleading for time off from Holby. https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tragic-loss-behind-x-factor-20551063 Rachel Stevens first shot to fame with teen band S Club 7. Strong voices, sharp writing on the issues that matter to youBut today they asked for some breathing space to work through their problems.The pair have been dating for three years and talked of marriage next year.The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.“Hopefully people will respect our privacy right now whilst we work through this together.”© Irish Examiner Ltd, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. "We are both so happy."They have two children, daughters Amelie, eight, and Minnie, five.And Jeremy, then playing health care assistant Danny Shaughnessy in BBC One' Holby, shared his frustrations, telling heat magazine, "It's impossible.""Rachel's a really good singer and I worry that her image will overshadow that.

Former Holby City star Jeremy Edwards has revealed that the death of his co-star Laura Sadler caused his break-up with Rachel Stevens. Stevens, who is engaged to former Holby City star Jeremy Edwards, said she was delighted with the results of the revealing photoshoot.

Laura, who had been close friends with Jeremy, fell … Drastic change: Jeremy leaves behind the world of showbiz to work as a labourer 'This is a guy who was once engaged to singer Rachel Stevens, and there was a … I was drinking a hell of a lot and got seriously depressed," he told heat."It was at this point she confronted me about my problems and we agreed to have a break."Rachel - who'd fancied Jeremy since she first clapped eyes on him as Kurt Benson in Hollyoaks - immediately said yes."It really shook me up. But the suits seem to think that they know what they're doing, so we just have to go along with it."He also disapproved of the sexy image overhaul she underwent to launch her solo career, explaining he wanted Rachel to be known for her talent, not her looks.

Former S Club star Rachel Stevens and fiance Jeremy Edwards admitted they were going through a rocky patch today.

The couple have …