Jimmie Allen and Alexis Gale announced their separation on social media on Friday afternoon. In the midst of the challenging period, the couple also disclosed that they are expecting their third child together. The couple has two daughters, Naomi (3), and Zara, (1).

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Who is Alexis Gale?

Alexis Gale is the wife of country music singer and songwriter Jimmie Allen. She was born on 6 January 1996 in Delaware and is currently 27 years old.

Gale and Allen got engaged in July 2019 and got married the following year in an intimate ceremony held in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. The couple, who met through Jimmie Allen’s cousin’s wife, actually share the same hometown of Milton, Delaware.

Reports state that Alexis Gale is a licensed nurse. From February 2015 through June 2016, Gale worked at Zen Spa Fenwick as a certified esthetician. She passed the NCLEX exam and completed 1,080 clinical hours. She also has an American Heart Association First Aid, BLS, and CPR certification.

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He announced their separation in a grim statement that was written in white type on a dark background saying, “After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate.” The singer added, “As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year.”

The hitmaker added, “Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy, and loved.” He also noted, “We remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another. In light of our growing family, we respectfully request privacy during this time.”

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The post had disabled comments, and Alexis posted the same message on her own Instagram account. In her Stories, she also reposted a phrase that said,  ‘We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.’