Personal Life
Collins' ex-wife Karen (married 2003–2010) gave birth to their first child, a boy called Archie, on 16 May 2005. During his appearance on UK daytime television show This Morning on 17 January 2008, Collins announced that his wife had recently given birth to their second son, Harvey. Collins separated from his wife in late 2010.
Collins began a relationship with Anna Larke, November 2010. They lived together in Kew, London from January to July 2011. In December 2011, Collins was charged with Section 4 harassment (causing fear of violence), in relation to alleged harassment of her. On 24 September 2012, Collins appeared at St Albans Crown Court, when the jury was sworn in and the case adjourned until 26 September. On 9 October, he was convicted by a 10–1 majority verdict (one juror having been discharged), and sentenced to 140 hours of community service and to pay £3,500 prosecution costs.
Collins now lives alone in Kew.
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