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Sandra Lee Calls Off 5-Year Engagement, Announces Healing Focus

4/24/2026

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Sandra Lee announced on Instagram on April 22 that her five-year engagement to Ben Youcef has ended.
Lee said the split was not easy, that she respects Youcef, and that she will be single and focus on growth and healing.
Publicist Jen Abel confirmed the engagement’s end to TMZ.
Youcef’s divorce was finalized in November 2022.
He has twin children Hannah and Harris, who were ten during 2023 holidays.

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Sandra Lee announced on Instagram on April 22 that her five-year engagement to Ben Youcef has ended.
Lee said the split was not easy, that she respects Youcef, and that she will be single and focus on growth and healing.
Publicist Jen Abel confirmed the engagement’s end to TMZ.
Youcef’s divorce was finalized in November 2022.
He has twin children Hannah and Harris, who were ten during 2023 holidays.