'We tried really hard': MAFS' Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skelton announce shock split after 16 months together
Married At First Sight's Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skelton have announced their shock split.
The couple, who met on season 10, confirmed the news in separate statements on Wednesday after 16 months together.
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"Just as I share the highlights of my life on here, it's only fair for me to share when things aren't always fun," Tahnee began.
"Sadly, Ollie and I have decided to part ways. Our lives are taking us in different directions and we feel at this stage it's the best decision for us.
"From meeting as strangers who got 'married', to genuinely finding love, I'm pretty proud of the time we've shared. Our journey together has been such a roller coaster but sometimes relationships just don't work out – no matter how much you want them to – and that's okay."
Tahnee Cook and Ollie Skelton have confirmed their split. Instagram
Tahnee concluded by saying she was thankful for what the past 16 months had taught her, and added that heartbreak is "worth it in the pursuit of love".
Ollie shared similar feelings in his own post, even sharing a video of the pair from the night before to solidify the fact that the couple plan to remain friends.
See the video here:
"Hello, Tahnee and I have split up. It's sad, but it's okay," he wrote. "What a ride! A journey filled with love, laughter, challenges, and in the last month, reflection. I think we tried really hard to make it work.
"There is such a separation from Skye Suites to real life that I think is really hard to account for and (albeit not without trying) was an adjustment that we struggled to make.
"I kinda have this pipe dream of us being like Jerry and Elaine from Seinfeld post-breakup, a very hard thing to do obviously, but the sentiment at its core is that I plan to try to be someone who champions Tahnee and can be there for her as a friend."
He added that the pair's friendship is something very important to both parties, writing: "If friendship was the foundation of us before love, I like to think it might be something we can share in the aftermath.
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"That video is from last night, so I think we're on the right track."
The post was met with an abundance of comments, including MAFS' Bronte Schofield who wrote: "My heart. Love you both, sending big big hugs."
Lyndall Grace added: "Mad kudos to you both for being top humans, together and apart," while Al Perkins wrote: "Love ya my brother."
Ollie shared this photo of the couple as he confirmed their split. Instagram
Tahnee and Ollie were one of the standout couples from season 10, and had an immediate connection after meeting down the aisle.
They moved in together in Sydney shortly after filming wrapped, with Ollie making the journey from Perth to be with his partner.
The split comes two months after their co-stars Melinda Willis and Layton Mills confirmed their shock split after a year together.
We wish them both the very best in their futures.
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