Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe has officially split with his model boyfriend Ryan Channing.
Ryan, 29, confirmed the news to The Daily Telegraph on Saturday night, but said that the breakup is a friendly one.
The model told the publication: ‘Yes, the rumours are true, we have parted ways. It has all been very amicable. We have stayed friends.’
‘We have parted ways’: Model Ryan Channing (pictured) confirmed his split with Olympic champion boyfriend Ian Thorpe (pictured) to the Daily Telegraph on Saturday
He went on to reveal that he’d moved out of the home he shared with the 36-year-old Olympian.
‘We have just gone our separate ways. I have moved out,’ he confirmed.
As far as a reason for the split, Ryan indicated that the pair were spending too much time apart due to their careers.
![The model told the paper: 'Yes the rumours are true, we have parted ways. It has all been very amicable. We have stayed friends. We have just gone our separate ways. I have moved out'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/29/16/15417036-7195715-image-a-84_1561821103559.jpg)
The model told the paper: ‘Yes the rumours are true, we have parted ways. It has all been very amicable. We have stayed friends. We have just gone our separate ways. I have moved out’
‘We are both very busy so it is really just not the same as it was before,’ he told the paper.
The pair first sparked split rumours earlier this week, after it was discovered that Ryan had unfollowed Ian on Instagram.
Ian still follows Ryan on Instagram, but they have both chosen not to address speculation about their relationship.
![As far as a reason for the split, Ryan indicated that the pair were spending too much time apart due to their careers: 'We are both very busy so it is really just not the same as it was before,' he told the paper. Pictured in a recent social media snap](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/29/16/15417034-7195715-image-a-85_1561821106483.jpg)
As far as a reason for the split, Ryan indicated that the pair were spending too much time apart due to their careers: ‘We are both very busy so it is really just not the same as it was before,’ he told the paper. Pictured in a recent social media snap
![Parted: The pair first sparked split rumours earlier this week, after it was discovered that Ryan had unfollowed Ian on Instagram. Pictured in a recent social media snap](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/29/16/15417064-7195715-image-a-86_1561821171164.jpg)
Parted: The pair first sparked split rumours earlier this week, after it was discovered that Ryan had unfollowed Ian on Instagram. Pictured in a recent social media snap
After Ryan shared a photo of himself with another man on Thursday, one of his followers asked: ‘Did u (sic) break up with Ian Thorpe?’ Tellingly, the skincare entrepreneur did not respond.
The couple started dating in early 2015, but Ian hadn’t shared a photo of Ryan to Instagram since January 3, when they were on holiday in St. Barts.
Likewise, Ryan hasn’t shared a photo of Ian to his Instagram since January 21.
That same month, the couple told Daily Mail Australia they were planning to have a child together with the help of a surrogate in the U.S.
![Silence: The couple started dating in early 2015, but Ian hasn't shared a photo of Ryan to Instagram since January 3, when they were on holiday in St. Barts (above)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/28/01/15355796-7190417-The_couple_started_dating_in_early_2015_but_Ian_hasn_t_shared_a_-m-44_1561680202265.jpg)
Silence: The couple started dating in early 2015, but Ian hasn’t shared a photo of Ryan to Instagram since January 3, when they were on holiday in St. Barts (above)
![Last post: Likewise, Ryan hasn't shared a photo of Ian to his Instagram since January 21](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/29/16/15355798-7195715-Last_post_Likewise_Ryan_hasn_t_shared_a_photo_of_Ian_to_his_Inst-a-95_1561823566503.jpg)
Last post: Likewise, Ryan hasn’t shared a photo of Ian to his Instagram since January 21
Ian confirmed they were in the early stages of becoming parents after Ryan was pictured arriving at a reproductive clinic in Beverly Hills.
‘We’re talking about it and have for a while, but it’s still early days,’ Ian said at the time. ‘We decided to visit the clinic in LA – it’s all part of the plan at this stage.’
Ian, who is Australia’s most decorated Olympian with five gold medals under his belt, had previously spoken about his desire to have a family of his own.
Likewise, Ryan was also enthusiastic about the prospect of surrogacy.
![Parents: In January, the couple told Daily Mail Australia they were planning to have a child together with the help of a surrogate in the U.S](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/29/16/15417062-7195715-image-a-87_1561821187634.jpg)
Parents: In January, the couple told Daily Mail Australia they were planning to have a child together with the help of a surrogate in the U.S
‘Becoming parents is something that Ian and myself would love to make happen,’ aspiring lawyer Ryan said at the time.
‘Unfortunately the laws in Australia are difficult for same-sex males in regards to surrogacy. California state law has really progressed in this space which makes it the best option legally,’ Ryan added.
‘It’s something that I would love to see progress further in Australia so same-sex couples don’t have to travel abroad to achieve their family goals.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ian’s representatives for comment.
![Dreams lost: 'Becoming parents is something that Ian and myself would love to make happen,' aspiring lawyer Ryan said at the time. Pictured in 2018](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/06/28/00/15353180-7190417-image-a-11_1561677657644.jpg)
Dreams lost: ‘Becoming parents is something that Ian and myself would love to make happen,’ aspiring lawyer Ryan said at the time. Pictured in 2018