Elle MacphersonElle MacPhersonIs it wrong to rejoice in another's misery?

Only because we've a feeling there might be a smiley guy or two once word gets around that Elle Mcpherson's single again.

The hot Australian model has separated from her partner of nine - count em, nine - years, after what was a solid relationship.

Elle and French financier Arpad Busson have two children together - Flynn, seven, and Aurelius, two.

The pair, who live in London, issued a statement saying: "We have decided to spend some time apart to consider our future.

"There is no third party involved."

Modest Elle once described herself as an "old bag," but while she'll clearly be sore still, we can see the muster of men forming a queue as we speak.