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Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon quietly split after four-year relationship

Mikala Theocharous
Mikala Theocharous

Australian power couple Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon have split after four years together.

The Olympic gold medallist swimmer and the singer quietly split at the end of last year, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Simpson, 29, and McKeon, 31, had been together since 2022.

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Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon in New York

Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon have split, according to reports. Instagram / @emmamckeon

A pair close to the couple told the publication the split was "amicable," adding, "They are still really good friends."

The pair met in early 2022 and bonded over their love of swimming.

Simpson had moved into the sport after a long singing career, trying his luck and making the Australian Olympic Team.

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Emma McKeon and Cody Simpson at the 2025 AACTA Awards on February 7, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia.

The Olympic gold medallist swimmer and the singer quietly split at the end of last year. Getty images for AFI

They both spoke openly about their relationship, with Simpson previously telling nine.com.au his then-girlfriend, who is the most decorated Australian Olympian of all time, was his "rock in life."

"Anyone who has that in life is lucky," he said.

"We bonded through something so specific and special in swimming, but now, living and navigating life after it and doing all different kinds of things, it's been a really fun journey."

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When Simpson decided to pick his music career back up, McKeon was there to support him.

Both retired from swimming in 2024.

Simpson confirmed their romance to the world in July 2022, via a sweet Instagram post.

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In an interview with Mark Bouris last year, the La Da Dee singer said he and McKeon hadn't spoken about marriage, but he did say he wanted a family with her one day.

"We have something that is beautiful and honest and pure," Simpson said.

"It's been a real breath of fresh air in my life.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon attend the Sydney Opening Night Of "MJ The Musical" at Lyric Theatre, Star City on March 08, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images)

In a 2025 interview, Simpson said he wanted a family with McKeon one day. Getty

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"When something means enough to you and family does and will mean that much to me, it will always be a part of the picture."

Simpson and McKeon were living together on the Gold Coast.

Simpson has been spending more time in LA recently as he tries to get back into his music career.

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