DeAnna Pappas Stagliano and Stephen Stagliano.Photo: deannastag/Instagram
DeAnna Pappas StaglianoandStephen Staglianohave called it quits after more than a decade of marriage.
On Thursday, the formerBachelorette, 41,announced the heartbreaking newsin a statement on Instagram.
“It is with immense sadness, Stephen & I have decided to end our relationship as a couple. We have been working hard for a long time — both as a married couple & as individuals — & have come to the conclusion to remain separate,” she wrote. “We remain loving parents to our beautiful children, Addison & Austin, & will continue to raise them together with love & faith.”
“We ask you to respect our privacy during this difficult time as we navigate the new normal,” she continued. “We want to thank our dear friends & family for your endless support & many, many prayers during what has become the most difficult time of our lives.”
Pappas Stagliano then went on to becomeThe Bacheloretteand got engaged to Jesse Csincsak in July 2008. The pairbroke off their engagementlater that year.
She later met Stagliano through his twin brother, Michael, who appeared on season 5 ofThe Bachelorette. In August 2010, Pappas Stagliano and Stagliano got engaged.
The pairwed in October 2011and currently share two children: Addison, 8, and Austin, 6.
DeAnna Pappas Stagliano and Stephen Stagliano.Paul Archuleta/Getty
In 2015, the duoopened up about their greatest achievementthus far: parenthood.
“Nothing can really prepare you for what it’s like to have a child and how your life will change, but I will say we’re really good at it,” she told PEOPLE. “We’re a really good team.”
DeAnna Pappas Stagliano and Stephen Stagliano.Slaven Vlasic/Getty
Stagliano’s appearance on his wife’s Instagram hasn’t been as prominent as of late, with their last photo togethercoming in August for their kids' first day of school.
Pappas Stagliano alsowished Stagliano a happy Father’s Day in June 2022.
“Happy Father’s Day to our guy! He’s way more than a dad to us…he’s our world!! Best dad to Addison & Austin. 🤍” she captioned the two shots.
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As for Stagliano, he hasn’t posted anything on his Instagram account since November 2021.
source: people.com
