”When I finally started performing again, I had to go carefully,” he told the Daily Express in 2019.
Frank Ifield wife
One thing that couldn’t be saved was Frank’s marriage to his dancer wife, Gillian Bowden. The couple, who had been married since 1965 and had two children together, a son and a daughter, saw their 23-year marriage fall apart publicly.
In 1988, Gillian filed for divorce, citing that Frank’s behavior had made it impossible for her to continue living with him.
“I can’t credit Carole enough with helping me back on my feet and ensuring that I continued a  career as a presenter on both TV and live concerts…which I’m doing to this day.’’
After the divorce was finalized, Frank Ifield returned to Sydney. In 1992, he married Carole Wood, an airline hostess. Finally, things began to look a bit brighter.
“I can’t credit Carole enough with helping me back on my feet and ensuring that I continued a  career as a presenter on both TV and live concerts…which I’m doing to this day,” Frank said.
