KATE Quigley and Darius Rucker have split, according to reports.
THE power duo are rumoured to have split after less than a year together.
Why did Kate Quigley and Darius Rucker split?
It’s not clear why the couple have parted ways though according to TMZ, they “had not been dating for a while”.
Rucker and Quigley began dating as recently as the beginning of the summer and were allegedly together for much of last year after the former Hootie and Blowfish frontman’s divorce.
In May, Quigley shared a photo of her and Rucker wearing matching t-shirts with the caption “These couples are the worst”.
Who is Darius Rucker’s ex-wife Beth Leonard?
Rucker married his ex-wife Beth Leonard in 2000 after meeting when she was working at VH1.
In July 2020, Rucker announced he and Leonard would be separating or “consciously uncoupling” after nearly 20 years together.
In an emotional Instagram post, the country singer said: “Beth and I would like to share that after much reflection we have made the decision to consciously uncouple.
“We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders.
“Our priority will always be our beautiful family. We have so much love in our hearts for each other and will continue to encourage growth and expansion in one other.
“Please be kind as we take on this journey, and we thank you for your love and support always.”
The couple had two children together: Daniella Rose, 20, and Jack, 16. Leonard also became the mother of Rucker’s oldest daughter Carolyn, 26, who he had with former girlfriend Elizabeth Ann Phillips.
According to countryfancast.com, Rucker instantly fell in love with Leonard when they first met in New York City.
His 2008 song “Alright” was reportedly inspired by his marriage to her.
The mother-of-three is the founder of Just Be You, a non-profit charity whose mission is to build teens confidence through self-compassion and self-love.
The organization focuses on the daily challenges of life as a modern teen and provides workshops, school assemblies, and motivational speakers.
What has Darius Rucker said about Kate Quigley taking fentanyl-laced cocaine?
Rucker has not made a public statement about the incident which left Quigley in hospital and three others dead.
The comedian has told a friend she is doing “ok” after she was hospitalized for reportedly taking a tainted batch of cocaine during a party in the Venice neighborhood on Friday.
“I’m alive. I’m not great. But I’m ok,” Quigley texted her comedian pal, Brian Redban, according to the New York Post.
Fellow jokester Fuquan Johnson was among those pronounced dead shortly after midnight, TMZ reports.
The other was Enrico Colangeli – a friend of Johnson’s and fellow comedian.
The other person, who have not yet been named, was also found dead shortly after midnight on Saturday.
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