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Love on the Spectrum favourites Abbey and David call it quits after five years together

Mikala Theocharous
Mikala Theocharous

Love on the Spectrum favourites Abbey Romeo and David Issacman have broken up.

The pair have called it quits after five years together, having met on season 1 of the reality show, which follows people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating.

Romeo and Issacman split over differing timelines for marriage, the U.S. Sun reports.

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 Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman attend Netflix "Love on the Spectrum" ATAS Official at Netflix Tudum Theater on April 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Love on the Spectrum favourites Abbey Romeo and David Issacman have broken up. Getty Images for Netflix

"Sadly, it's true that David and Abbey broke up," a source told the publication.

"They couldn't come to an agreement on when to get married. She was ready years ago, he still needed time."

While the pair are broken up, the source said Issacman is "doing very well."

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 Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman

The couple met on season 1 of the reality show and were together for five years. Instagram

In the latest season of the show, Romeo revealed she was "taking her time" to get married because she didn't want to end up divorced.

"I don't want to be a divorced lady like my mum, so that's why I don't want to rush it, take my time to get married," she said.

When the couple learned their Love on the Spectrum castmates Madison Marilla and Tyler White had gotten engaged, Romeo said, "Hopefully we're next!"

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The pair had previously spoken about getting married at the zoo, as they shared a deep love for animals.

They also suggested tying the knot in Kenya, at the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

 Connor Tomlinson, David Isaacman, Abbey Romeo, and Dani Bowman attend Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" at TUDUM Theater on April 02, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

During the latest season of the TV series, Romeo said she was "taking her time" to get married. Getty Images for Netflix

Romeo and Issacman were the show's most loved and longest-lasting couple.

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Fans were convinced the pair would be the next to head to the altar after Marilla and White got engaged at the end of season 4.

However, the couple recently stopped posting on social media together, spelling trouble in paradise for some eagle-eyed fans.

For others, the breakup comes as a huge shock, with fans racing to social media to show their support for the two stars.

 Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman

Romeo and Issacman were the show's most loved and longest-lasting couple. Instagram

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Love on the Spectrum has a reputation for being the most wholesome show on TV.

The documentary series started in Australia in 2019, before Netflix picked up the series and moved it to the US, airing the US version on the streaming platform in 2022.

Love on the Spectrum follows people on the spectrum as they navigate the complexities of dating and search for romantic connections.

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