Millie Court and Liam Reardon have split up after less than a year together. The Love Island 2021 winners confirmed the news on their social media accounts after months of speculation their relationship was on the rocks.
Millie, 26, told fans her sad update in a heartfelt statement she released on Instagram. The pair have been living together since September and Millie said she wanted to speak out to "avoid any speculation".
She said: "Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Liam and I wanted to share with you that we have separated," Millie penned. "It's been a tough decision and I am gutted but it's ultimately what is best for us right now.
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"Thank you to every single one of you for supporting our relationship.
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"Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience we shared in Love Island and the past year and I wish Liam all the best in everything he does.
"We're both ready for new chapters and I'm excited for what's next. Love, Millie."
Liam, 23, also released a statement on Instagram and told followers he was "gutted".
He said: "We will both continue to be friends and I will remain as Millie's biggest supporter in all that she does and I know she will always do amazing.
"We're both ready for new chapters and I'm excited for what's next.
"Again I just want to thank you all for supporting us on what's been an incredible journey."
Millie and Liam's split comes after months of speculation that the Love Island lovebirds were on the rocks.
The couple have been denying rumours they were set to split and regularly shared loved up posts featuring each other to Instagram.
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