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Rav Wilding returns to Morning Live in first TV appearance since confirming secret split from wife after 12 years
Rav's wife Jill is a well-known face behind the camera, having worked on some of the BBC's biggest shows
RAV Wilding has returned to Morning Live in his first TV appearance since announcing his split from his wife.
The former police officer turned TV presenter revealed earlier this week how he had secretly split from Jill Morgan last year.
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And now Rav has returned to screens as he presented his regular crime segment for the BBC's Morning Live.
The 46-year-old put a brave face on as he appeared alongside Beeb hosts Gethin Jones and Janette Manrara.
This week he discussed the rise in anti-social behaviour including what viewers can do to feel safer on the streets and what's being done by the police to tackle the problem.
SHOCK SPLIT
Previously announcing his shock split in a post on social media, Rav said: "For those asking questions myself and Jill amicably separated last year.
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"Our focus is co-parenting our hugely loved and beautiful daughter."
Rav and Jill welcomed their daughter Poppy in 2020.
Jill has worked as a producer on big BBC productions such as Top Gear and Children in Need.
He got engaged to Jill after seven months of dating back in 2012 and they tied the knot in May 2017 in Barbados.
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Rav famously dated Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton in 2010, but they split in 2011 following a public row.
FROM COPPER TO TV STAR
The presenter, born in Canterbury, Kent, has had numerous professions, including as a soldier and police officer.
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But his rise to fame began in 2004 when he became the presenter of BBC Crimewatch, resigning from his position as a policeman.
He later appeared in various shows including The One Show, Missing Live, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Helicopter Heroes, and Crimewatch Roadshow.
For those asking questions myself and Jill amicably separated last year
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Rav served as the presenter of the original Crimewatch from June 2004 to December 2011 and has been hosting the Crimewatch Roadshow since 2009.
He fronts BBC's Morning Live show on occasion, stepping in when main hosts Gethin Jones, Michelle Ackerley and Helen Skelton are off-air.
In 2008, he won celebrity editions of The Weakest Link and Ready Steady Cook and appeared on Celebrity Mastermind.
Our focus is co-parenting our hugely loved and beautiful daughter
Rav Wilding
Rav showcased his moves on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009 with partner Aliona Vilani.
In 2011, he co-presented the Get Your Own Back remake with Dave Benson Phillips.
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