Love Island’s Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew give up three months after their historic victory
Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew announced that they are splitting up, three months after being crowned the winners of CBS’s Love Island last year.
The ex-lovebirds, who made history as the first black couple to win in the franchise, revealed the shocking news on their respective Instagram accounts this weekend.
‘It really is a strange feeling to be tying this up, but I understand that my reality now is having to share some aspects of my life with all of you, regardless of how private I would like to remain at times,’ wrote the 27-year-old star of the reality show from Rockway, New Jersey, who participated in the second season of Love Island America.
Call to close: Justine Ndiba and Caleb Corprew announced that they are splitting up, three months after being crowned the winners of CBS ‘Love Island last year; seen in 2020
The billing coordinator and go-go dancer continued: ‘This is extremely difficult for me to express, but out of respect for those of you who supported me and rode for me, I want you to know that Caleb and I are no longer together. ‘
As she goes through ‘the process of heartbreak and healing’, Ndiba thanks more than 397,000 followers for her ‘love and support’ during this ‘very difficult’ period.
On Sunday, Corprew broke the silence and shared a heartfelt post on Instagram wishing his ex-girlfriend ‘the absolute best and continued success, as God blesses her with new opportunities and adventures’.
The ex-lovebirds, who made history as the first black couple to win in the franchise, revealed the shocking news on their respective Instagram accounts on Saturday (photo in September)
‘It really feels weird to be tying this up, but I understand that my reality now is having to share some aspects of my life with all of you, regardless of how private I would like to remain at times,’ wrote the 27-year-old star of the reality from Rockway, New Jersey
‘This announcement is what we have been fighting for some time. Not knowing exactly when or how to do it, ‘he wrote on Instagram.
‘The nature in which we find ourselves and fall in love comes with a unique set of obstacles for which nothing in life can prepare you. We sincerely thank those of you who supported us and we thank in advance those who will continue to support us as individuals going forward, ‘he added.
He also asked fans to ‘choose compassion over condemnation during this difficult time’.
Turbulent romance: As she goes through ‘the process of heartbreak and healing’, Ndiba thanks more than 397,000 followers for her ‘love and support’ during this ‘very difficult’ period; seen last year
‘Me, Justine, our loved ones, etc. we are all real people with real emotions who love and hurt a lot, ‘he wrote. “Unfortunately, when you choose privacy … others often feel it is their duty to tell their story for you.
The 24-year-old from Oklahoma concluded, ‘Even with that in mind, I am still choosing privacy because of my personal peace. I ask you to respect any desire for privacy from Justine or our loved ones. ‘
After taking first place on Love Island in September 2020, they received $100,000.
The split occurs just a week after other competitors on the island Cely Vazquez and Johnny Middlebrooks announced the news of their own separation.
Sad: their separation comes just a week after island contestants Cely Vazquez and Johnny Middlebrooks announced the news of their own separation