Millie Court has broken her silence following her split from Liam Reardon. The Love Island 2021 winners announced they had gone their separate ways earlier this week.
Millie, who hails from Essex, and Merthyr-born Liam confirmed they had broken up with statements on social media. The pair said they were "gutted" and that the decision was a tough one. You can read more on this here.
And now, in a fresh update, Millie has taken to Instagram with a lengthy statement to shut down speculatation about the circumstances behind the split. She urged her two million followers to not believe "nasty rumours" and hit back at claims that anyone was to blame, reports The Mirror.
Read more: Love Island 2021 winners Liam Reardon and Millie Court announce split
The 25-year-old wrote: "Just wanted to jump on here to say thank you to everyone again for your support and all of your really kind words. It would have taken me hours to sit there and reply back to each and every one of you so just know that I see you, you made me smile on a really hard day and I love you all [hand heart and sad eyes emoji] I feel so lucky to have you all in my life."
Millie added: "I'd also like to ask you guys to please not believe everything you have read in the press or have seen on social media. Last thing I want is people to say nasty things about Liam or put the blame on him, or vice versa, it wouldn't have ended on a good note like it did if anything had happened.
"Going through a break up is hard enough as it is, let alone when people are spreading nasty rumours that are simply not true. Please remember we are human beings too, we have feelings and to always, always be kind. You never really know what someone is going through."
The reality star continued: "I know I have been quiet for a couple of days but I needed time to digest, and also stay off my phone and clear my mind. However, majority of my job is based online and I love my job so much I truly do.
"I'll continue posting as normal, but again please be mindful of what you are commenting. Love you guys xxx."
Millie tagged Liam in her post and he then reposted it to his own story, appearing to confirm that he echoes her views. The pair, who won Love Island last year and split the prize money between them, announced their split on Wednesday, July 13.
In statement, Liam wrote: "Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Millie and I wanted to share with you that we have sadly separated. Honestly so gutted. But thank you to every single one of you for supporting our relationship.
"Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience shared in Love Island and the past year we've been so lucky to both come into each other's lives. We both will 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 released her own statement and told her followers. "Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Liam and I wanted to share with you that we have separated.
"It's been a tough decision and I am gutted but it's ultimately what is best for us right now. Thank you to every single one of you for supporting our relationship.
"Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience we shared in Love Island 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." For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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