Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, America’s golden – if a little dim – newlyweds, have announced that they are to split up. Wow, we didn’t see that one coming.
Oh, who are we kidding? It’s just about the least surprising news you’re ever going to read. Still, at least there’s scope for a new reality TV series in all of this: Nick And Jessica – The Petty Bitter Divorcees.
It was always going to be a matter of time before Nick Lachey and
Jessica Simpson (DVDs) officially split up: rumours have been circulating all
year about trouble in their cosy little newlywedded paradise. Earlier
in the year, it was rumoured that Jessica Simpson had done the boinky-boink with pretty much the entire cast of Jackass,
while Nick Lachey had apparent indiscretions of his own. But at the time, Jessica’s
Dad Joe said that they wouldn’t split, and minor imperfections were just part of a happy marriage:
"Do they fight? Hell yes, they fight. Have there been moments when Nick
has wanted to leave Jessica or Jess has wanted to leave Nick?
Absolutely. Same with me and my wife. If
fighting is a sign of divorce, then we’re all going to get divorced. My
wife and I have been married 27 years. We’ve been at the edge of
divorce for 26 of them."
And then last month US Weekly magazine yelled out the word "SPLIT!"
from it’s front cover – something that Nick and Jessica quickly denied.
There was no split, they were as happy as could be, and they didn’t care who they told.
But 50 days and one resigned publicist later, and everything has changed – the split became terrifyingly official. Nick and Jessica put out this statement yesterday:
"After three years of marriage, and careful thought and consideration,
we have decided to part ways. This is the mutual
decision of two people with an enormous amount of respect and
admiration for each other. We hope that you respect our privacy during
this difficult time."
So it’s really over. But don’t be sad. Jessica Simpson still has her film career, her giant orange jaw and her tits. And Nick? Well, Nick has… um…
Read more:
Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson Split – People
[story by Stuart Heritage]
Ish says
I have follwed this couple for much of thier married lives by watching their TV show Newlyweds Nick and Jessica. I was inspired by thier courage to show the world just how challenging and fun it can be to be married. They really did have it all didn’t they? Materially speaking they had nothing to worry about; nice house, good location and promising opportunities. How did it all go wrong for both these two?
I think Nick did not quite understand the type of wife he had in Jessica Simpson. He didn’t appreciate Jessica’s sheltered upbringing which he could have played a more positive and supportive role in helping her overcome. There’s nothing that she didn’t do for her husband, from celebrating his birthdays to even buying a Ferrari for him. She really tried to put her best into the relationship and got little out of it. Is it that she doesn’t know how to cook or clean? It doesn’t take a PhD to know how to do that, he should have given her support and some time she would’ve eventually come around. I’m feeling for both of them right now, especially Jessica. This has really taken a toll on her. She seems drained, you can see the emotional fatigue in her eyes – and man has she aged.
I can go on but I’ll quit here. This is a sad day for and I’m sure for all Jessica’s fans.
Dee says
omg! I cant believe it!
mac says
Are you kidding Ish. First of all, she rented the ferrari for a day, she did not buy it for him. and second of all just because the world saw their marriage on TV doesnt mean we know them and we are all pros on their marriage….I am guessing you followed the same MTV shows that we all did, you are not special, and you dont know know more than the rest of the world on Nick and Jessica.
Now, to say that Jessica is the victim here, and she did so much that Nick didn’t appreciate. That is bogus, watchthose shows again and you will see that they both did amazing stuff for each other….but the stuff isnt what makes a marriage last. There was something else in their marriage that the world could not see from just watching the Newley Weds.
Nice try though
matt says
i personally think that nick is sick of being second to jessica’s fame, but if you’ve seen the newlyweds she’s the one who is working hard while nick is sitting around watching football or getting covers for the pool.
amy says
Well, as a person who liked Jessica before “Newlyweds”, maybe I can give a different perspective here.
If you go back and look at the things Jessica wrote in the liner notes on “Sweet Kisses”, you can see that this girl is really committed to her faith in God.(hang in with me, i’m not going to just talk about religion) It seems/seemed strong and real. I remember thinking, “Wow. Hollywood will eat up a sweet kid like that, and spit her out!” But it didn’t. *Because* she saw what Hollywood, LOTS of money and the adulation of lots of people of both genders had to offer. It clearly looked far more enticing. And – especially having read the interview she did recently with ELLE, it would seem that she is having second thoughts about her original faith – a faith that might have been a thing she “inherited” from her folks, rather than finding it on her own. She reports finding out about new ways to meditate, etc. So the point I am rambling towards, is that she was *absorbe* by Hollwood. And Vegas. Hopefully you all know what I mean, that it’s not the town, but a certain mind-set. I think she likes that life better than being a (sort of) preacher’s daughter in Texas. Do i say she’s going to hell in a handbasket? Nope. But i am saying that I believe Nick married the little Baptist girl from Texas, and ended up with a woman that he probably didn’t recognize anymore.Heck, how many nights were they under the same roof? (Adding to the “I don’t even recognize you anymore” theory)
So, the girl that Nick married, and I do believe that they both intended, when they stood before God and made vows, that they would stay together forever. But then came Hollywood, fame, money – and *i* think that all of it changed Jessica.I think Nick has been on a fairly even keel during their marriage – although i have to add a HUGE caveat, which is the fact that NO ONE knows what goes on behind closed doors. Heck, if people knew what happens at my house….
I heard her complain NON STOP on their show.I know terminally ill people who complain far les sthan she did over a teeny thing. When my alma mater was playing for the College football NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, the girl was in the back of a limo, crying because her hairstylist was not going to be able to fly across the country and meet her there. That is the smallest example of her narcissistic behavior that I can think of right now. That day was not about her 3 minutes of singing the National Anthem! It was about the guys who had played good ball all season, and now were playing to be champs. It was their day. Not hers. (Or any other pop singer who had been there).
I also think that the narcissism is encouraged by Tina Simpson. When Ashlee’s boyfriend – i think he was playing his first gig – that should have been his day. She should have brought HIM flowers – instead she complained to her Mom tha he had not bought HER any flowers,and Tina responded, in all seriousness, that the Simpson women did not have to take that crap and that ashlee should (i’m doing this from memory, so be kind!) just give up on the dude. (Ryan).
Imagine being in a marriage where your mate thinks the sun rises and sets just for them. That *you* exist for them. That’s my 2nd point. I really believe that Nick Lachey married into a messed up family. (Which leads to point three – how slap happy is Joe right now? My first thought this morning was “Well Joe, you got her back. Happy?”)My relationship with my Dad is odd, but he sure never said anything about my boobs in public! Yuck.
And Matt – whose DADDY produced the show? Come on – Nick lazy, Jessica good protestant work ethic? Dude, her “job” is FUN. I know whereof I speak. It will be very interesting in the coming days to see how ole “Papa Joe” spins this. There will be rumours that Nick cheated. It will all be on Nick – Joe never even liked the guy! And as her manager, he is going to make damn sure she comes out the injured party, smelling like the Rose of Texas. I just hope that people will think logically, and not come to any conclusions without having thought about things.
And if anyone needs a little insight into the character of Jessica when the cameras are turned off….ask a waiter. Oh hey, i happen to know one. His name is Marty, and he lives in Oklahoma City. I’ve taken up way too much room, but if anyone is interested in the real poop, I’ll share Marty’s story. And girls, remember how our Moms told us to watch how our dates treated the waiters? It’s the same for how a celeb treats the “help”. And Miss Simpson (hey she never even took Nick’s name… should make divorcing even easier, eyeroll)is not America’s Sweetheart when it comes to people who work for tips.
amy
Stephanie says
I think Nick and Jessica are just STUPID! They really should not have split, they are perfect for each other.Forget this its stupid and probably just a rumor so fuck it!
Michelle says
WHats the story about your friend amy?
L.M.R says
WELL, well, well, amy that was a mouthful wasn’t it!
after reading all these comments i really don’t have much too say.
NOT….
except how sorry i feel for jessica simpson not that she split up with nick. but the fact all you people know her lifes history.
god do you know what she had for breakfast this morning.
god you guys just seem so creepy.
don’t you have anythink better to do like um let me see WORK.
but any way who am i to judge others.
LATERS
kristin says
This breakup should not come as a surprise to anyone, considering the story has been leaked for some time now. Yawn*
But the thing that I will be curious to know is what Jessica’s career path will look like now. I see her heading down the Britney Spears path, weird clothes (she’s sporting crazy ugly boots now)and turning really wild . I think she needed someone normal like Nick to Normalize her behavior
Amy says
Would Nick want to date me now??
Jem says
Really hope that it itsn’t true as I really love these guys. No marriage is perfect. Hope that they can sort it. My prayers are with them .
Nicole says
I think we should just give them their privacy and let them work it out…..after all they are the only ones who really know what went wrong in their marriage. And we shouldn’t judge others lest we be judged.
rach says
actually mac, she did buy him a ferrari. she rented one for him first, then for the next christmas, she bought him one…so get the facts right before you start talking
Adam in MS says
Life Sucks! They’ll move on…. Nick will probably bag some hott model and Jessica will end up pregnant by one of her dancers ;) Damn.. just think about all of the comments if this was about my marriage… Now that is a wild story!
Razza says
No kidding? Really? Duh! That was a complete media train wreck. Too much publicity and she was too young and immature to be married. I wish them both luck. That he finds a grown-up to date and that she finally admits she is a ditz and not the brainiac that her publicists make her out to be. Look at their treatment of Billy Bush on Access Hollywood. She couldn’t answer most of his questions unless they were about her clothing line and how “cute” the boots that she had no part in designing were. They shut him down because she couldn’t put a sentence together about her own charity.
Nicole says
All of you Jess/Nick bashers are all just jealous. I love her music, I loved his too… Their show was great (all of them), and Dukes of Hazzard was awesome,but like a few have said, no one knows what has happened in their personal lives, and maybe they just need time apart to appreciate her. I think ya’ll should just mind your business, and think that maybe if you are so interested in what is going on in the simpson/lachey household, maybe something is lacking in your own personal life!
malibubarbee says
I had high hopes that Jessica and Nick would be different from the other celebrities. It seemed from the beginning they put their relationship before their fame and career’s. If they have really split it is unfortunate they have chosen to put more effort into their fame than their marriage. They have done well career wise, maybe they need to put the fame on the back burner again and focus on their marriage. It is really very very sad.
Deanna says
It is sad to see them split, they were such a cute couple. I enjoyed their show on MTV. I thought they were America’s sweet hearts. They looked so good together. I hope someday they will go back to each other and end up together forever. Living all the way in Alaska, I always wished I would meet them someday. Hopefully when that day comes they will be together again.
amy says
I don’t usually do this, but it was so extremely rude, i will address it. I have copied the post i will be mentioning.
Well, L.M.R., not really a moutful. More like a bit of typing.
If you are not interested in a little celeb gossip, why oh why are you here? Are you so bored that you go around posting boards looking for people you might be able to insult so that you feel better about yourself? LOL.
And there is this neat thing – it is called an apostophe. You might look into getting some :-D
You call us “creepy”, then in regards, i assume, to Miss Simpson, you say “who am i to judge”. Hmmm…. so you only judge the non-famous? That’s sweet!
Some people can manage work, friends, run their households, and believe it or not, have time to post a 60 second message. Maybe you should work on your time management. Here to help!
Look, I am not going to make any apologies or excuses for my post. I was SO DISGUSTED by the way Jessica Simpson treated one of the nicest people i have ever met, i was compelled to share. I think people should hear all sides before rushing to judgement, and i had a unique perspective. Oooohh, evil!
And for the record, buddy, i have been disabled for a third of my life. I did work. Work *is* a very important thing, so is school. It can help a person’s self esteem as well as their bank account. My work is limited now to new areas, because i have to spend most of my time in bed (Thank God for laptops! Yay!) but my life is good. Because i am pretty good at finding the good in all situations. You might try that!! I find that not hurting people is a much better way to live.
I so do not get the rare bird that comes along to bash like that! Go play freecell (I have no idea what games are popular now LOL) or whatever it is that makes your life fulfilling, and let the people here do as they please. It was especially funny that you said you had nothing to say…. although you magically managed to eke out about 4 paragraphs :-)
amy, human being, just livin’ on the planet. BTW – for all of you who are interested in The Marty Story, just e-mail me and i will forward what i wrote a gal who sent me a nice e-mail about it.
Everyone have a good weekend – don’t eat too much leftover turkey … and watch out for posting board turkeys ;-)
amy :-D
PS – Razza! That thing with Billy Bush was weird – but now in hindsight, i guess her “peeps” were keeping her from blurting out the separation news too soon? And it is sad when a marriage falls apart. Like i said before,i’m sure when they made those vows, they thought they meant them. (Oh that was probably in my blog :-) Oh well!)
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post Posted by: L.M.R at 25 Nov 2005 04:58:08
WELL, well, well, amy that was a mouthful wasn’t it!
after reading all these comments i really don’t have much too say.
NOT….
except how sorry i feel for jessica simpson not that she split up with nick. but the fact all you people know her lifes history.
god do you know what she had for breakfast this morning.
god you guys just seem so creepy.
don’t you have anythink better to do like um let me see WORK.
but any way who am i to judge others.
LATERS
Posted by: L.M.R at 25 Nov 2005 04:58:08
Danielle says
JESSICA SIMPSON SUCKS ASS.
SHE CAN’T SING, SHE SURE AS ALL CAN’T ACT OR DANCE.
SHE’S NOT EVEN PRETTY SHE’S ALL UGLY…
NICK CAN DO BETTER THEN HER.
Angie says
I feel really sorry for the pair, as they will be constantly reminded of what they had when they see re-runs of Newlyweds. But syaing that, she was a virgin when she met Nick and she hadn’t played the field, she needs to live a little and experience life a bit more before settling down. I think Nick wanted to see more of his wife but she was off all the time shooting movies and recording songs while Nick didn;t really do much. I must admit though it’s sad they have split up as they were a cute couple. But life goes on… I’m available Nick
katie says
really sorry 2 hear about nick and jessica splitting i thought they made a lovely couple lvd the newlyweds lv katieXXx
kate says
im really sorry for both of u i love u nick and jess.i always watch your show bofore.
VERONICA says
NICK AND JESSICA ARE POPULAR BUT HUMAN! LET THEM BE THEY HAVE PROBLEM LIKE US WE ALL GET MAD SAY MEAN THINGS THAT WE DONT REALLY MEAN. THEY GOT TOGETHER YOUNG AND THEY BOTH NEED TO MEET NEW PEOPLE. PLUS NICK IS HOT AND SO IS JESS. I DO HAVE TO SAY JESS IS A BRAT SHE WANTS AND NEEDS EVERYTHING. SHES NICE BUT SPOLIED!@!!!!!!!
mj says
what?! THATS SAD!!! I THINK THAT ITS KINDA CAUSE JESSICA SIMPSON OUT HER CAREER BEFORE NICK LACHEY!!!
daniela says
omg i really dont want this to happen they make the cutest cuple that ever lived
xoxxo daniela
jilcee says
Could the main reason for the split be the orchestrating/over-orchestrating of their every move by Joe Simpson?
joe says
I hope and pray they work this out. I like them both very much. Nick is the nicest guy..he did so much around the house – i thought they really loved each other..
would love to hear the waitress story ami…
Joe needs to BUTT out!
tc says
I can only hope that they reconsider. They need to step back and look at their faith and why they united in the first place. If fame and the spotlight has them coming to this, then the people won and they lost. Come on Nick and Jessica, don’t be tinsle town copy cats. Beat this.
Silvia says
LOL unbelievable, well they tried i guess..thats all that matters. Good luck to them both !
Nick is hot! ;p
dragon_diva says
I’m so bummed. This reminds me of the time I lost my Ken doll and Barbie was alone. At least until GI Joe . . . wait . . . what was I saying?
Brooke says
OMG! i did not see this coming!! gaw….i love jessica she is sooo pretty and just soo down to earth!! jeez….and nick like the hottest boy on earth except for my babay ( of course) but i think that they will work this out and they will be fine….just wait and see….. JESS AND NICK FOREVER!
leesha says
if everyone stays out the celebrities private lives maybe they would have a better chance of having good relationships noisy asses
L.M.R says
“WELL I DON’T USUALLY DO THIS BUT BLAH BLAH BLAH…
meow AMY i was only being sarcastic.
hey did my comment get you all hot under the collar (lol)
and as for my comment “that was a mouthful” well argh it was =)
if telling the truth gets your head bitten off. well tough.
i think that it is wonderful that you have devoted all your time into analysing my comments and taking them to heart thats beautiful, it really is.
And i really truly commend you for that =)
And as for your comment do you only judge the non famous well darling i judge everyone (lol)
as everyone judges me…
hey was that a mouthful for ya!!!
Tamika says
This is to Amy
Oh my fucking god, you are no more than slut, if Nick Lachey dates you. that can only mean one thing. you are a witch because maybe it was you who were the stripper. Bitch. I don’t like people who hope they will break up. So shut the fuck up! The only time he will ever date you is when you are the only girl in the universe. Go suck your dick.
Jen says
Has everyone forgotten that marriage takes some work!!! I am so tired of hearing about couples breaking up, and dont even try to make things work. Well Im sorry, marriage takes a little more work then what people put out.
Jaimie says
you need more stuf of nick and jessica get married in?i need to now i that place should not
shantell says
please guys it’s ok
no matter what they will eventually get back together.
really Jess was a little bit annoying with the baby this and baby that and she was kinda clueless but you could see how much she loved nick and how much he loved her.
nick appreciated jess he re-did a room just for her and if i can remember she didn’t like it. he did lovely things for her and i cried many times. like the passport episode when she couldnt find it and he had the trip planned he got over it and thats love.
i do think that once your business is exposed so much it starts to make u think man is this me do i do that. maybe thats what happened they saw what the negaive was not the positive and they didnt try if this is even true. anyway love resurface if its real.
i honestly believe they are still in love and look great together and will eventually be back together. i dont believe jess or nick cheated to me they were to in love to even think of someone else. she loved his maturity and mellow feel and he loved her diddly and crazy feel.
remember God has the last word.
there’s nothin wrong with expressing your opinion or feelings so instead of getting on here saying stop this and stop that think of y you are here to gossip and chat so how can you down someone else for what you are doing yourself. think a minute…..
now does that makes sense to you
let them work it out and be happy i have faith that they will becuase it’s nick and jess
bye yall
Natasha says
(1)OMG Amy, you HAVE to share Marty’s story. I’m simply DYING with anticipation.
(2)People who work for tips are stupid.
Jaclyn says
I think Jessica and Nick are meant to be together- remember the good old saying “if you love something let it go- if it comes back it was truley yours”- Well Jessica was very young when she married Nick- her career was in the shadow of his 98 degrees fame. She looked up to him and followed behind him- and after Newlyweds America fell in love with Jessica, Nick was now in the shadow. Her fame was alot bigger than his fame- and they are married now- so it was all unexpected. I think they should take time apart- and she will realize how much she loves Nick- and she won’t be so interested in the fame – and rather her husband! Only time will tell!
KOOKOO says
YOOOUUU ALL NEED TO GET A FRIKIN LIFE. WHO THE HELL CARES ABOUT NICK AND JESSICA?!?!?! FOR ALL YOU KNOW THEY CUD BE SCREWIN EACH OTHER RIGHT NOW. GEEZZZ PEOPLE. WHY DO YOU GET SUCKED UP INTO THE HOLLYWOOD DRAMA. I DONT SEE THEM SO CONCEREND ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLES LIVES OUTSIDE OF HOLLYWOOD. PAAALEEEEZE. ALL THEM HOLLYWOOD PPL CAN ROT IN HELL
YOURS TRULU:)
L.M.R says
WELL SAID KOOKOO EXCEPT FOR WE HAVE ALL GOT A LIFE IT MAY NOT BE AS WONDERFUL AS YOURS BUT WE’VE GOT ONE…
I WAS WONDERING ABOUT WHAT KOOKOO SAID AND I THINK WE MAYBE SHOULD BOYCOTT CELEBS.
THEY CAN COMMAND $15/20 MILLION AND UPWARDS WHILE I ONLY GET $8.25 AN HOUR DOING HARDER WORK THAN THEM. AND THEY COULD EVER TOLERATE.
AT THE END OF THE DAY WHAT DO THEY REALLY DO FOR US I KNOW, I KNOW ITS GREAT TO WATCH THEIR MOVIES AND STUFF BUT THEIR NOT WORTH THAT MUCH MONEY.
I THINK THEY SHOULD BE PAYED LESS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!!!
ALL THOSE THINGS THEY GET FOR FREE AND THERE MAKIN ALL THAT MONEY ITS RIDICULUS… WEARS MY FREE STUFF.
IT MAKES ME SOOO MAD WE HAVE ALL GOT TO DO SOMETHING ITS JUST WRONG
ALL US HARD WORKING UNDERPAID PEOPLE ARE THE BACKBONE OF SOCIETY
WE MAKE EVERYTHING WORK. YET THEY CELEBS SAY A FEW LINES AND BAM RESPECTED AND ADORED BUY THE WORLD AND HEAPS OF MONEY.
WHAT WRONG WITH US WE CAN CHANGE IT IF WE REALLY WANTED TOO.
THINK ABOUT IT.
LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
UR MAMA says
WHAT DONT U ALL SHUT THE FUCK UP UP AND GET A LIFE!
ps, im soo fucking glad they broke up! they made me soo sick i couldnt stand to watch tV! i hope they have the worst of luck going through their “spilt” becaus thats what they fucking get, broadcasting their shit all over TV….
and next will be britney and kevin, i’ll bet on that… dumb hollywood fucking assholes!!
L.M.R says
EXCUSE ME WATCH YOUR MOUTH UR MAMA
DON’T SWEAR AT US YOU RUDE TWIT.
WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO USE DIRTY WORDS TO US!
THATS JUST NASTY AND SAD THAT YOU HAVE TO RESORT TO THAT!!!
YOU KNOW WHAT I DON’T THINK ANYONE WILL CARE WHAT YOU SAY …
BECAUSE YOU REALLY NEED HELP.
YOUR JUST N*A*S*T*Y…
KiLLeR LoOkS =] says
As jessicas best friend she has told me that They need some alone time alone.She thanks everyone of her fans for there supprt during this difficult time and that she loves you all very much and one other thing she did not have anything to do with the cast of jackass that was not true!her and nick neva cheated on one another it is just bullshit!
cat says
I find it hard to stomach a woman who is selling Sweet Desserts, products that taste good when you lick them. Her market was middle school girls,,,,, and this is a woman who was a virgin ??? What was she thinking? or does she think at all? Her values are not where they should have been She could have been a great role model for younger girls and she blew it for the sake of money. All she knows how to do is shop and complain!! People lost respect for her a long time ago…
She and Nick will be long forgotten…Too bad, because she was the one, we really thought was different from the others
ronnetta says
i think that they make a great couple i really hope that they get back together they were like the hottest couple in hollywood.
Heather says
First of all I didnt want them to split!!!!!!!!!! Nick lachey is the sexiest man alive! Maybe their is hope in getting their marriage back together!
Deb says
Just like to say CONGRATULATIONS NICK! I’m so proud of you for finally moving on. Jessica is much too whiny and self-centered for you. You’re a true gentleman and you deserve better. Good riddance!
Alison says
Nick and Jessica got way to jealous of each other towards the end of their crashing marriage. Everyone keeps blaming it on one or the other, but I think it was both of them. A marriage consists of 2 people, and both of them should have tried to save it. Nick probably didn’t like the fact that jessica got so ‘hot’ from her movie and all the rumors were spreading about her and the cast. Jessica was probably scared that Nick would leave her from all the rumors being told. But all of this comes from honesty and trust, and it seems like they didn’t really have any in the end. They were a really cute couple, and its such a sad thing to see them come to an end. Maybe this split will bring them back together, but who knows. All I have to say is Best of Luck to Nick and Jessica!! Great things will come to both of you!
WEN says
Nick, I think being a little older was more mature than Jessica. He was ready for a real marriage, in the way he that his parents had. He wanted to be down to earth and did not want to splurge. He seemed to be a “normal” person that just wanted to the ness things in life. $2500.00 panties is just TOO much for him! Jess had parties for him but I am sure he would have rather had a nice quiet night with just him and her. He was not show- offish and did not need that life.
hi says
Are you insane???? PEOPLE split up after three years or less ….especially if they have lots and lots of money and lots and lots of time…aka no kids….I’ve considered it several times….5 years, but ????
Michelle says
hey i can’t believe you guys split up you guys are a perfect couple for each other i used to watch your show nerwleywed on tv. i hope you guys get back together.
Latesauce says
They spilt up??
lol
jess says
I wish they got back together… I still can’t believe they broke up. I turly thought they were meant to be.