Rod Stewart sets the record straight and responds to rumors about a “fight” with his wife Penny Lancaster
Sir Rod Stewart has clarified the matter regarding his relationship with his wife Penny Lancaster.
In a post shared on Instagram, the 79-year-old dismissed recent reports that a growing “rift” had emerged between the couple, allegedly sparked by discussions about where the two lived.
His message was: “We wanted to make things clear. There is absolutely no conflict between Penny and me and no disagreement about where we should live. Quite the opposite.
“We moved back to our beloved UK permanently a year ago, but are lucky enough to have homes in other countries that we enjoy visiting. We originally thought it would make sense to sell our house in LA, but after spending a wonderful time there with family and friends while I was in Vegas this summer, we realised it made sense to keep our house there.”
© Getty ImagesHe continued: “Two of my oldest children still live at Celtic House (the LA residence). Penny and I couldn’t be more in love after 27 glorious years. Please trust me… There is no disharmony in our marriage.”
He ended his message with the words: “Rod, Stewart, is a very lucky man.”
According to a report in MailOnline, The couple had decided to sell their house in Beverly Hills and move to the Essex countryside – a move Sir Rod later reportedly backed away from.
The couple, who married in 2007, bought back their lavish Essex mansion in 2013 but did not move in until 2016. Rod bought their LA home in 1991 for $12.08 million.
© Getty ImagesEarlier this month, the rock legend had to cancel his performances in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Lincoln (California) due to a sore throat and Covid illness.
Rod was due to perform at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas as part of his 13-year tour, “The Hits,” which premiered in 2011. He confirmed his cancellation on Instagram, telling his followers: “I’m terribly sorry to miss the 200th show celebrations. Most people can deal with a sore throat, but I obviously can’t.”
© Getty Images“I am absolutely devastated. I have been looking forward to this concert for so long. I deeply regret any inconvenience this has caused.”
He concluded: “Fortunately, we are now coming back in 2025 and I hope to see you all there.”
His fans wished him a speedy recovery at the time. One wrote: “I wish you a speedy recovery!”, while a second commented: “Strep throat is not something to be taken lightly! It can be bad. We would rather see you get better so you can sing for us for many years to come!”
