Linda Robson opens up about her plans for Christmas following shock split from husband of 33 years Mark Dunford

Linda Robson has revealed her Christmas plans following her shock split from husband Mark Dunford.

Linda, 65, announced last month that she and Mark had split after 33 years together. They tied the knot back in 1990.

The Birds of a Feather star took part in a debate about whether you should buy your partner a Christmas present on Loose Women on Wednesday when she revealed what she’s planning with her family to celebrate the holidays this year.

Without mentioning Mark, Linda shared, “I like buying gifts, but I prefer creating memories.

“So this year we’re all going away between Christmas and New Year, I’m paying for us all to go away for a couple of days. Then we’re going to see (Christopher) Biggins in pantomime in Southampton.”

Linda Robson (right) revealed her Christmas plans on Loose Women on Wednesday after her shock split from husband Mark Dunford, 33.

Loose Women star Linda, 65, announced last month that she and Mark had split after 33 years of marriage (pictured in 2015).

The Birds of a Feather star shared her thoughts on whether she should buy her partner a Christmas present and said making memories is more important to her

“As you get older, you don’t know how much time you have left, so you might as well make the most of it. But it’s true, you don’t know!

Linda and Mark have two children; Roberta, 27, and Louis, 31. Linda also has daughter Lauren, 40, with her ex Tony Tyler and will likely spend Christmas with her loved ones.

Linda’s latest comments on Loose Women come after she confirmed she and Mark had split in an interview with Woman magazine last month.

She explained: “He’s a really good father and we’ve had a few good years, but that’s enough.

“I am surrounded by my family and my children. And I’m going on a cruise with Leslie Joseph in November. I’m constantly busy. I feel good. I just constantly go on business trips.

“Honestly, I’m not interested in dating. I couldn’t be more excited about all of this.”

Linda’s Birds of a Feather co-star Lesley Joseph then spoke about her friend after the shock breakup.

Talking to Bella MagazineLesley said: “She’s fine, she’s in great shape.”

Lesley Joseph (left) recently spoke about her close friend Linda following her split from husband Mark.

She continued, “I see her a lot and she’s a great friend and a great character.”

Earlier this year, there were rumors that Linda and Mark were having relationship problems.

Linda told Sun back in June: “Every relationship goes through ups and downs. Everything’s fine, we’re fine.”

After talking about how things were going in her marriage, she added: “Everything is fine… everything is fine.”

Linda married Mark in 1990, but it was reported that before last Christmas their marriage had “hit a rough patch” which they were trying to overcome.

The mother of three recently admitted that she hasn’t had sex with Mark in two years.

Linda insisted on Loose Women: “I have companions, I have friends, I have you, I have grandchildren and children. I don’t need anyone else.

“I’m happy the way I am. In any case, I like to do things on my own. When I leave, I can eat what I want and watch what I want on TV.”

When asked if she only said this because the thought of a new romance at this point in her life scared her, Linda admitted: “I’ve never taken my clothes off in front of my husband, let alone a stranger or someone I’m just with.” met.” met.

“I know I talk about sex a lot, but I haven’t had it in about two years.”