Fans of Extreme Weight Loss were shocked when news broke about their favorite trainers, Chris and Heidi Powell’s unexpected divorce. It was devastating news to many, considering the couple had been married for almost ten years.
The couple shared the news to their fans through Chris’s Instagram on May 23, 2020. In the said joint statement, the couple stated a detailed explanation regarding their unexpected divorce. They also hope their fans will still support them, even though they have parted ways.
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The post stated that they had put much thought, prayer, and love into making this decision. Although it may shock many of their fans, they hope that their supporters will understand that their decision was made over many months in a quest to create the best dynamic for the modern family.
Now that they already know what’s best for everyone, they can say they are in a great place. Although it is quite saddening to close one chapter that they have both opened up together, the couple has expressed their gratitude and excitement for the next chapter coming their way. Saying it is something worth anticipating.
Although one chapter has closed for Chris and Heidi, they assured fans that “the relationship between us will only continue to strengthen.” Ultimately, both are not scared of receiving negative criticism as they know that people will slowly realize that their relationship is more than just a marriage.
They stated that they have an indescribable bond. However, they are certain of one thing: whatever they had was a true and beautiful life partnership.
As a result, no matter what happens, the ex-couple assures their fans that they have ended everything on good terms and are incredibly grateful for their time together.
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That’s why the only thing that they asked their fans to do is to respect their family’s privacy, as they want to heal in private. However, the post somehow confused some of their fans, as they seemed okay a month before their divorce announcement.
During Mother’s Day in 2020, Chris even posted a heartfelt tribute to Heidi, calling her a “superwoman” whom he will love forever. He has also shared sweet messages during her birthday.
Even Heidi posts pictures online showing that they are having quite a blissful marriage. That’s why their announcement was such a shock to many.
Months after their divorce, the ex-couple explained the real reason behind their split up, saying they were spending so much time fighting each other because they were just two different people going in different directions.
As a result, they decided that maybe living apart might be the answer to their problems. Somehow, the divorce did work for them, as Chris states that his relationship with his kids is better than ever.
So, how did the two even meet? According to reports, the two started out as friends, and their relationship grew deeper from there. Considering they have both starred in the hit fitness show Extreme Weight Loss as celebrity trainers, their love for working out has somehow made them quickly get closer.
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As a result, fans are worried that their separation might have a big toll on their professional partnership and TV show since there will always be changes or adjustments that might occur due to their split.
However, despite their split up, they encourage their fans to respect their privacy during such a challenging time and discourage speculations or intrusive inquiries. Even though their split up was so sudden, we can’t deny the fact that their partnership as a couple has definitely contributed a lot in the field of weight loss and transformation.
Although Chris and Heidi Powell are now officially divorced, all we can do now is watch out for what’s next in their career as they fly solo.
