Tinsley Mortimer’s walk down the corridor was interrupted.
The 45-year-old former star of The Real Housewives of New York and CouponCabin founder Scott Kluth ended the engagement, People reported on Thursday.
Kluth, 40, told the publication in a statement: “After 14 months of engagement, Tinsley and I ended our relationship and have lived independently for the past few months. It was an extremely difficult decision, but I believe it is the best one for both of us. I will always care about Tinsley and sincerely wish her happiness and success in everything she does in the future. “
“Although I know that this news will be of interest to many, I ask for privacy and understanding during this period, while continuing to work on emotional recovery from the end of our relationship,” he concluded.
A source told the publication that Mortimer was “taken by surprise” and “devastated” by the split.
Kluth and Mortimer met on “The Real Housewives of New York” after Carole Radziwill introduced them to a blind date. They dated intermittently until Kluth finally raised the issue in November 2019 with an elaborate Christmas themed proposal.
Mortimer left the Bravo series and moved to Chicago to be with Kluth after accepting his proposal. His initial plans for marriage were hampered by the coronavirus pandemic.
“RHONY” fans will remember that Mortimer had been planning his wedding for some time. Her mother, Dabney Mercer, took her to buy a wedding dress during the program, which led to a scene of the couple crying over Mortimer’s frozen eggs while Mortimer tried on a dress.
Mortimer was previously married to Topper Mortimer.