Chris Walker Discusses Challenges of Post-Divorce Parenting

Chris Walker, the ex-husband of TV personality Carrie Bickmore, has shared his emotional struggles following their split in January 2023 after 11 years together. During an interview on the Empowering Leaders podcast, he expressed that the most challenging aspect of their separation is saying goodbye to their two daughters, Evie and Adelaide, twice a week, a situation he had never anticipated. Walker emphasized his strong commitment to fatherhood, stating, 'I was born to be [a dad]' and lamented the difficulty of not being with his children full-time. He acknowledged the grief that comes with the breakup, noting the support he receives from friends but stressing that 'grief can last a long time.' Bickmore also announced their separation on social media, emphasizing their focus on co-parenting. The couple, who started dating in 2012, also share a close bond with Bickmore's son Ollie from her previous marriage.