The E4 reality star has spoken publicly about his break-up for the first time
Married at First Sight UK star Davide Anica has broken his silence over his shock split from co-star, Keye Luke.
The pair were matched on the E4 reality show and married upon their first meeting. Throughout the series viewers watched as their bond strengthened, and they soon became firm fan favourites.
Despite making it all the way to the end of the experiment, Keye confirmed the couple had now parted ways in an emotional statement posted last week. It came after the MAFS UK reunion specials aired in which the former spouses had presented a united front.
Keye explained: “In the early hours of a Sunday morning, while Davide was on a flight, I downloaded Grindr. I want to be clear that I was not looking to cheat, hook up, or find someone else. I was in a dark and fragile place and reached for something unhealthy because I did not know how else to cope.
“What I was seeking had nothing to do with intimacy. It was an attempt to escape emotions I could not sit with, and I reached for substances when what I really needed was support.”
He added: “When Davide found my profile through his, it cost me my marriage. That is something I carry with me every day.”
Now Davide has also taken to social media to offer his side of the story and how he feels about the “painful” separation which occurred five months ago.
In a lengthy statement, he admitted: “The night in question (this happened five months ago), I had a gut feeling something wasn’t right. Out of my own insecurity I created a profile on Grindr to check whether Keye was on the app only to find that my gut feeling was correct.
“That moment was painful and it made the trust between us break in a way I couldn’t move past. That’s why when it was broken, it was something I simply could not overcome. I won’t lie I was deeply hurt and shocked but with time, I’ve healed and found peace.”
Both men shared their respect and love for the other in their respective statements and their MAFS UK co-stars have since rushed to offer up messages of support.
“You are one of the most genuine, kind, caring people I know. You’ve been an absolute inspiration to us all. I will always be here for you, love you,” penned Abi Lindsay, while Leigh Harris added: “I couldn’t be more proud of how you’ve navigated this Davide. Even when people hurt you, you still act with kindness and compassion.”
The couple are not the only fan favourites on the show to have now split, with Rebecca Fen and Bailey Smith also confirming their separation last week.
Bailey confirmed the sad news in a social media statement, and admitted it had been “ridiculously hard” watching their love story unfold on MAFS UK.
“We tried our best to navigate life after the experiment, and although we spent a lot of great time together on the outside, unfortunately the relationship came to an end,” he added.
Source: Mirror
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