Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey and her husband Mike Hill have decided to end the marriage after 2 years.
According to reports, the reality star has filed for divorce. The couple shared a joint statement through an Instagram post on Wednesday.
LOVE is a beautiful thing. While we both will always have love for one another, we have decided to go our separate ways.
No one is to blame and we are grateful that we remain good friends. We will always cherish the many memories we’ve shared together as husband and wife.
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!
Cynthia & Mike
Bailey released another statement to PEOPLE regarding the transition.
“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!”
She also added, “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 a statement.
“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.”
theJasmineBRAND was the first to report the news of the split.
Earlier on Wednesday, Bailey and Hill released a 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!”
Hill and Bailey tied the knot on Oct. 10, 2020. Their wedding planning and ceremony were featured in season 13 of the Bravo reality show, which marked Bailey’s final season after joining in season 3. Fans also saw Hill propose in season 12 of RHOA.
This is the second marriage for both Bailey and Hill. She was previously married to Peter Thomas from 2010 in 2017.
