News broke this week that Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are officially separated and have filed for divorce, and now the former ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star is confirming the news herself.
The model-reality star-business mogul revealed exclusively to PEOPLE on Wednesday (October 12) that she and Mike have officially called it quits, after only two years of marriage.
Bailey addressed the split in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: “God does not make mistakes! I truly believe in my heart Mike coming into my life was destiny. I jumped in, both feet first and gave it my all.”
“Although that journey has come to an end,” she continued, “I am so grateful for our continued friendship, and the beautiful memories that we made together. God willing, I will find love again. Whatever is destined to be, will be; and I could not be more excited for my next chapter!”
Added Bailey, “I pray my friends, family, and fans will continue to be along for the ride with me in this awesome thing we call ‘life!’ Thank you for your continued prayers, support, and well wishes.”
Hill also provided an exclusive statement to PEOPLE: “I love Cynthia and will always love her because she is a phenomenal woman and a beautiful person.”
“Even though our relationship is ending, our friendship remains rock solid and for that I am grateful,” he continued. “Honestly, we’ve been thinking about going our separate ways for the last few months, so it was good for us both to have that time to process it all privately and I can smile knowing she’ll always be there for me as I will be for her.”
Bailey and Hill released joint statement to Entertainment Tonight: “While we both will always have love for one another, we have decided to go our separate ways.”
“We are grateful that we remain good friends, and will always cherish the many memories we’ve shared together as husband and wife,” the statement continued. “Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and we appreciate our family, friends and beloved fans for your positive support as we move forward and start new chapters. Thank you for your prayers & well wishes!”
The couple wed on Oct. 10, 2020, and their wedding ceremony was featured on season 13 of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ which served as Cynthia’s final season on the show.
This past Monday was the couple’s second wedding anniversary, which raised flags for fans as neither acknowledged the occasion on social media.
Additionally, fans have noticed for months that the pair had not been posting as much on each other’s social media pages, sharing snaps of each other, and most notably, Cynthia had removed Hill from her last name in her Instagram bio.
Most recently, video of Mike out with a group of female friends surfaced earlier this week leading to even more speculation that something was off with the couple.
Mike took to Instagram to also follow up with their joint statement
