Holly Valance’s tumultuous love life revealed following split from Nick Candy: Neighbours star’s ex was jailed for drug trafficking after he saw she moved on with actor in magazine

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After a 13-year union with billionaire real estate magnate Nick Candy, actress Holly Valance is once more unattached following their separation.

Previously known for her role on Neighbours, a 42-year-old woman who transformed into a vocal conservative figure, tied the knot with the Reform Party’s treasurer (52) in 2012. They are proud parents to two girls, Luka (age 11) and Nova (7).

Prior to Holly’s marriage to Nick in 2010 at their extravagant $6 million wedding, she had previously been involved in two significant relationships, one being a six-year relationship with Peter Ververis, a car customizer based in Melbourne.

In 2006, the breakup of the couple led to a scandal because two months afterwards, Ververis was apprehended during a search at his residence in Cheltenham.

In 2009, Ververis admitted guilt for dealing methylamphetamine following a search of the house he cohabited with his brother.

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Law enforcement officials discovered him using a pipe containing the illicit substance known as crystal meth, or “ice,” and holding approximately 418 grams of methylamphetamine.

During the 2006 search, they additionally discovered approximately $11,000 in cash, a device for counting money, bags that were securely sealed, and an electronic scale.

At a given point, Ververis stated that getting rejected by the actress triggered his drug use as a means to alleviate his distress, eventually leading him to peddle methylamphetamine to fund his dependency on these substances.

He had reportedly planned to marry Holly before she ended their relationship.

He shared that he had gone through a tough split, one that was quite chaotic. He mentioned that he had learned about it from an article in a magazine. In the same publication, he also spotted a picture of her with her new partner.

That new man is thought to be dashing Aussie actor Alex O’Loughlin.

Holly dated the Hawaii Five-0 star for several years until the pair broke up in 2009.

In the end, she started dating Nick and got married to him in 2012 at a grand wedding in Los Angeles. Notable attendees included Elton John, Simon Cowell, along with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

The couple’s shock split was reported over the weekend.

According to friends, their focus – and will remain so amidst this challenging time – is primarily on their daughters.

A source told TopMob: ‘They have been living separate lives for a long time, he’s travelling a lot.

‘Nick has businesses in Dubai and London, The Reform Party.’ 

The separated pair were last seen together in March, with Holly adorning an expensive ensemble worth around £10,000 from high-end designers, during their luxurious lunch outing in the heart of London.

A close relative shared with The Sun, who initially broke the news about the separation, that the care and upbringing of their two wonderful daughters is what matters most to them both.

In their case, they’ve found themselves managing a challenging lifestyle. With the responsibilities of family, their public duties, and Nick’s high-pressure job obligations, maintaining equilibrium has proven to be quite difficult.

As a connoisseur of life’s finer moments, I’ve been fortunate enough to bask in opulence and call home a luxurious two-storey penthouse nestled in the heart of Hyde Park. This magnificent abode, valued at an astounding $367 million (£175 million), stands as Britain’s priciest flat, a testament to the grandeur that surrounds me every day.

After reducing their living space, Nick and Holly now reside in a charming countryside mansion worth approximately $21 million (£10 million) located in the Cotswolds region. They’ve been busy working on its renovation.

In the year 2020, Nick presented Holly with a luxurious superyacht worth approximately $55 million (equivalent to £26 million). This was an interesting move, given that Holly, being a mother of two, is known for experiencing motion sickness on boats.

In 1999, Holly began her journey in acting when she was cast as Felicity Scully on Neighbours; she portrayed this character until 2002.

As an Australian native, I eventually made my way to the United States where I graced the screens of numerous beloved American films and television series. Among them were action-packed hits like “Taken,” humorous gems such as “Entourage,” and the thrilling drama “Prison Break.

She semi-retired from the industry in 2015, although she made a brief cameo on Neighbours in 2022.

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2025-06-30 05:33