Bankrupt Martine McCutcheon takes her beloved dog for a walk in Surrey – 12 months after ending her marriage to husband Jack McManus

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Martine McCutcheon was spotted enjoying a walk with her dog in Surrey, a year after separating from her husband, Jack McManus.

Okay, let me tell you, I spotted a fantastic look recently! Actress and former EastEnders star, aged 49, was out walking her dog and looked incredibly stylish. She was wearing a simple white cardigan from Primark – yes, Primark! – and it had a really chic black trim. It just proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to look amazing; it’s all about finding those little details that elevate your outfit.

She wore a jacket with light blue, flared jeans and a thin black scarf draped over her shoulder.

Martine grew taller with a pair of brown heeled boots and carried her things in a brown bag.

The actress, who filed for bankruptcy again earlier in the year, completed her outfit with black gloves and a beanie. She also wore large sunglasses, seemingly to avoid attention.

Martine originally announced she had split from Jack, 41, in October 2024.

According to the Daily Mail, Martine filed for bankruptcy only eleven months after her breakup with Jack.

The actress known for her role in the hit film Love Actually recently filed for bankruptcy due to owing money to a financial institution, according to public records.

Martine is struggling financially since her highly publicized divorce from her husband, Jack. They share a ten-year-old son together.

Martine and Jack married in a lavish event at Lake Como in Italy in 2012.

Just two months after selling their five-bedroom Surrey home for £1,355,000 following their separation, she filed for bankruptcy.

Okay, so here’s the deal: even though she was officially divorced, the bankruptcy paperwork was filed under her married name, Martine McManus. It’s a little confusing, but basically, the legal process hadn’t caught up with her change in status. It’s a common hiccup, honestly, and something a lot of people don’t even realize can happen when dealing with legal and financial matters post-divorce.

A debt claim was filed against her in March at the Guildford County Court in Surrey. LDF Finance, the company she owed money to, initiated the legal action for an undisclosed amount.

Honestly, it just kept getting worse for her after the breakup. I was absolutely devastated to find out that her company, Raven Music Ltd, went under just three months ago! Apparently, the taxman – HMRC – forced them to shut down because of unpaid bills. I read about it in the Daily Mail and it just broke my heart – everything seemed to be falling apart for her all at once.

Recent financial records show the company had over £175,000 in unpaid taxes, due within a year after February 2022.

We still don’t know how much tax Martine owes in total, and it’s unclear if investigators will publicly review her bankruptcy. Such a review would make details of her finances available to everyone.

I was so shocked to hear she’s declared bankruptcy again! It’s heartbreaking, especially knowing she once had a net worth estimated over £2 million. This actually makes it the second time – she went through this same difficult legal process back in 2013, and I really feel for her.

Her previous bankruptcy occurred after she accumulated approximately £187,000 in debt, including £150,000 owed to the tax authorities.

Martine reportedly completed the terms of her earlier bankruptcy around 2014, which helped her rebuild her finances.

They had more than enough money to comfortably afford their £1.3 million dream home in Surrey when they bought it in June 2022.

Despite moving into their dream home, the couple announced their separation last August after 18 years of marriage. Martine shared that her husband had initiated the split.

People close to the actress say she did everything she could to repair her marriage, but ultimately realized her husband wanted a divorce and accepted it.

Martine announced on Instagram that she and Jack have decided to separate after 18 years. She stated that Jack made the decision, and she respects it.

She also shared that she wishes Jack all the best – sending him her love, luck, and happiness as he starts this new phase of his life.

They had actually listed their house for sale three months prior, in May of the previous year, for £1.5 million.

After initially listing the property, they had to lower the price to £1.25 million, risking a financial loss. Fortunately, they were able to sell it in January for £1,355,000, as shown by official property records.

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2025-10-27 22:49