Big news in the celebrity world: former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil and AFL star Moana Hope have announced their split after 18 months of dating.
The couple, who went public with their romance in September 2023, revealed the news on social media, leaving fans heartbroken.
A Beautiful Relationship Comes to an End
Thattil, 32, took to Instagram to share the news, saying: “Moana and I have shared a beautiful relationship but wish to share we have decided to go our separate ways.”
She added that they would always support each other and thanked fans for their love and support. Hope, 37, shared a similar statement on her own Instagram account.
Fans React to the News
The news has sent shockwaves through social media, with fans flooding the couple’s accounts with messages of support and surprise.
“Change can be hard, but sometimes it leads to new beginnings. Best wishes to them,” one fan wrote on Facebook. Others expressed their sadness, with one saying: “My heart is broken.”
A Sudden Split?
The break-up comes after months of speculation, with the Daily Telegraph’s Confidential reporting that the couple had “quietly split” after not spending Christmas together.
Thattil had previously denied the rumors, telling Confidential in January: “I’m not single. We are good and excited for the year ahead.” However, it seems that the couple has now decided to go their separate ways.
A Whirlwind Romance
Thattil and Hope’s relationship was a whirlwind romance that captivated fans. The couple went public in September 2023 and had been living separately in Melbourne.
Thattil had previously gushed about her relationship with Hope, describing it as “amazing, and challenging, and growing me in ways that I’ve never experienced.”
What’s Next for the Couple?
As the couple navigates their new lives apart, fans are wishing them all the best. Hope, who is a mum to two children from a previous relationship, will likely continue to focus on her AFL career and family.
Thattil, meanwhile, will likely continue to pursue her acting career, including her role on Neighbours. Whatever the future holds, it’s clear that this split will be a difficult one for fans to get used to.