The Bachelorette SA season 2 leading lady, Qiniso Van Damme has revealed that her and one of the show’s contestants Gareth Ehret have ended their romantic relationship.
According to the former reality star this was a mutual decision that was welcomed by both parties as they feel that they are much more suitable as friends.
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She shared the news via her X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Tuesday, writing:
“I am thankful for the years Gareth and I shared, for having loved and been loved so beautifully and so fully. Our love was real and special and will always remain so. We have chosen to share this love with each other as friends,” she wrote.
In another post she hinted that they broke up months ago, sharing that she has had some time to heal and grow following their breakup.
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Later she apologised to the viewers who we deeply invested into their relationship, highlighting that there won’t be any wedding bells ringing.
“I am sorry to those who heard church bells, to those who believed with their hearts that this was on life. We both hoped so too.”
“I am beyond honoured and privileged to have had South Africa share in our love and cheer us on. The thought that millions cared enough to invest in and tune in every Thursday on M-Net channel 101 still overwhelms me with gratitude.”
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While their relationship has ended after more than three years, Qiniso has encouraged her followers never to give up on love.
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