![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/the-affair-that-rocked-racing-emma-spencer-opens-up-on-ex-husband-jamies-betrayal-and-how-they-became-friends-again/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-23375615-1691406592905.jpg&description=MAKE PEACE The affair that rocked racing – Emma Spencer opens up on ex-husband Jamie's betrayal and how they became friends again IT was the affair that rocked racing - and now Emma Spencer has opened up on ex-husband Jamie's betrayal some 13 years after their infamous split. Dubbed the 'Posh and Becks' of the horse racing world, former Channel 4 racing host Emma and top jockey Jamie were the 'it' couple of the sport of kings. 3 Spencer was the face of Channel 4 racing and, through her marriage to jockey Jamie, became known as the 'Posh and Becks' of the sport... until it all unrivalled in spectacular style Credit: PA:Empics Sport 3 Spencer admitted he regretted the affair completely - but remains on good terms with his ex-wife Credit: PA:Press Association Famed for delivering horses late with a sudden burst of speed, Jamie was the star on the track while Emma was the punters' favourite face in front of camera. The pair married in 2005 and had three children. But their world came crashing down not long after when it emerged Jamie had had a fling with fellow rider Hayley Turner. In one excruciating encounter, Emma was faced with having to interview Hayley after she won a race at Newbury in 2010. Channel 4 confirmed at the time Emma had refused to interview Hayley, with co-host Mike Cattermole jumping in at the last minute. Emma and Jamie split in 2010 after five years of marriage. She says she holds no grudge against Hayley or her ex-husband, and the wounds have healed somewhat with Emma and Jamie remaining close for their kids. Emma has even returned to working in front of camera, hosting the Racing Post's What A Shout show. She says it is the intense nature of her work that enabled her to cope with the heartbreak and devastating split. Speaking to the Racing Post, she said: "I look back and I have no idea how I managed it. "Nobody wants to read about a breakdown in their own family life in the news, and there are times I wonder how it didn't affect me more. "I supp){kind=link}
IT was the affair that rocked racing – and now Emma Spencer has opened up on ex-husband Jamie’s betrayal some 13 years after their infamous split.
Dubbed the ‘Posh and Becks’ of the horse racing world, former Channel 4 racing host Emma and top jockey Jamie were the ‘it’ couple of the sport of kings.
Famed for delivering horses late with a sudden burst of speed, Jamie was the star on the track while Emma was the punters’ favourite face in front of camera.
The pair married in 2005 and had three children.
But their world came crashing down not long after when it emerged Jamie had had a fling with fellow rider Hayley Turner.