On August 10, 2019 international singer Miley Cyrus’s rep released a statement confirming her split with actor husband, Liam Hemsworth. The statement revealed they both have decided to focus on themselves and careers, and have decided to separate to do so. This after less than a year of marriage. The couple wed in a private wedding with their nearest and dearest on December 23, 2018.

Social media exploded with the news, some sympathising, others criticising.

Before you grab your tissues and binge watching The Last Song (2010) – where the couple fell in love – there may not be a divorce after all. Neither of them are in any rush to file for it and based on their past issues and break ups there may be hope for the couple to reconcile.

The couple got engaged in 2012 and broke up in 2013. They rekindled their love in 2015 and were re-engaged in October 2016.

 

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I don’t know what’s happening. This is so heartbreaking and I’m crying 😭😭. I can’t believe this is happening. I mean, they’re perfect together. But I appreciate their decision. And I hope, please don’t delete their pictures. And hope they can solve their problem in the future and back together. It’s just that I think it’s hard and I can’t stand to see them with someone else new. I’m going to keep their photos here as a memory and it will never fade away. 💕 #mileycyrus #hannahmontana #13yearsofhannahmontana #bestofbothworlds #destinyhopecyrus #hannahmontanaforever #bangerz #mileycyrusandherdeadpetz #thisisthelife #smiler #10yearschallenge #liamhemsworth #chrishemsworth #avengers #avengersendgame #avengerspremiere #mileycyrus #destinyhopecyrus #smiler #mileyhemsworth #liamhemsworth #mileystewart #meetmileycyrus #breakout #cantbetamed #bangerz #mileycyrusandherdeadpetz #youngernow #malibu #bolt #thelastsong #LOL #hannahmontanathemovie

A post shared by Ms. Keynes (@fkeynes) on Aug 13, 2019 at 1:34am PDT

The rumours began after pictures emerged of Miley getting intimate with Kaitlynn Carter while on vacation in Italy. Kaitlynn recently split from husband Brody Jenner.

 

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rock the boat, don’t rock the boat baby ⚓️

A post shared by Kaitlynn Carter (@kaitlynn) on Aug 9, 2019 at 3:08pm PDT

After countless stories and various theories Liam took to Instagram to confirm and set the record straight.

 

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Hi all Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward. This is a private matter and I have not made, nor will I be making, any comments to any journalists or media outlets. Any reported quotes attributed to me are false. Peace and Love.

A post shared by Liam Hemsworth (@liamhemsworth) on Aug 12, 2019 at 8:41pm PDT

Miley shared a post on Instagram with a meaningful message.

 

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Don’t fight evolution, because you will never win. Like the mountain I am standing on top of , which was once under water , connected with Africa , change is inevitable. The Dolomites were not created over night, it was over millions of years that this magnificent beauty was formed. My dad always told me “ Nature never hurries but it is always on time”…. it fills my heart with peace and hope KNOWING that is true. I was taught to respect the planet and its process and I am committed to doing the same with my own …. 💙

A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Aug 11, 2019 at 9:14am PDT

Fans are convinced the split was because of a difference in opinions when it comes to relationship basics. Miley has stated that she doesn’t fit into a stereotypical wife role. Even though she is married, she is still attracted to women.

The couple have managed to overcome issues before and may be able to again. We’re rooting for you!

Picture: Instagram/ Liam Hemsworth