Jono Castano was supported by his close friend as they headed out for dinner at a lavish restaurant just hours after news of his split from Simone Holtznagel emerged.
The celebrity personal trainer, 33, confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that he and Simone, 31, had broken up, nine weeks after they officially parted ways.
Just hours later, he gave an insight into how he was getting through his heartbreak as he headed out for dinner at a luxury restaurant with a close friend that evening.
Jono took to his Instagram Stories to share a gallery of snaps from his evening out at the upmarket Parisian brasserie Armorica in Sydney with his friend Edin Zecevic.
The friends enjoyed a bottle of wine and a delicious meal of steak frites as Jono was supported through the difficult time.
He also proved he remains on good terms with his model ex Simone as he tagged her in a separate post on Wednesday morning, just hours after confirming their split.
The Acero gym owner shared an adorable photograph of their baby daughter Gia, three months, fast asleep as he doted over the little one.
In a caption, he tagged Simone as he penned: ‘Our little g @simoneholtznagel [love heart hands emoji.’
Jono Castano was supported by his close friend as they headed out for dinner at a lavish restaurant just hours after news of his split from Simone Holtznagel emerged
On Tuesday, Jono gave an insight into how he was getting through his heartbreak as he headed out for dinner at a luxury restaurant with a close friend Edin Zecevic
Simone did not re-share the picture to her own Instagram Stories and she has not yet publicly commented on their break-up.
On Tuesday, Jono confirmed that he and Simone decided to go their separate ways nine weeks ago, around the end of May.
Simone is currently staying with her family in Wollongong, while Jono remains in Sydney running his gym Acero, which he co-founded with his ex-wife Amy.
Jono exclusively told Daily Mail Australia of the split: ‘We just decided it was best for her to spend time with her family in Wollongong.
‘Who knows what the future holds our idea is just to be the best parents for Gia at this stage.’
The couple’s separation came around nine weeks after they welcomed their first child into the world on Easter Sunday.
Simone and Jono are believed to still be on amicable terms and are focusing on co-parenting their beloved daughter.
News of their split came just hours after Simone posted a cryptic quote about ‘moving forward’ and being ‘patient’ for a ‘long time’ on her Instagram Stories.
On Monday night, Simone posted a thinly-veiled message about prioritising her own happiness to Instagram in what appeared to be a reference to their separation.
Jono took to his Instagram Stories to share a gallery of snaps from his evening out at the upmarket Parisian brasserie Armorica in Sydney with Edin
He also proved he remains on good terms with his model ex Simone as he tagged her in an adorable photograph of their baby daughter Gia, three month, on Wednesday morning
The quote read: ‘You shouldn’t feel guilty for moving forward if you’ve given someone multiple opportunities to improve or change, but they didn’t.
‘Everyone has limits, and it’s important to look out for your own well-being. If you tried to help or waited for them to change their behaviour, but things stayed the same, it’s okay to choose what’s best for you and move on.
‘Prioritising your own happiness and peace is essential, especially when you’ve been patient and understanding for a long time.’
Simone last shared an Instagram post featuring Jono on April 28, where she gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their first family photoshoot with baby Gia.
News of the split emerged just days after they both returned from a trip to Tasmania with Jono’s ex Amy and her new partner Aaron Evans.
Despite separating nine weeks ago, the couple proved they are still on good terms as they jetted off on an intimate family getaway together.
They were also spotted at the airport taking baby Gia on her first ever flight.
Amy shared several photos and videos from their stay at the luxury Leighton House in rural Tasmania, which costs $1,600 for a minimum two-night stay.
In the posts, Simone and Jono were seen doting over Gia and cooking together in the kitchen as they enjoyed some quality time with Amy and Aaron.
The celebrity personal trainer, 33, confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that he and Simone, 31, had broken up, nine weeks after they officially parted ways
News of the split emerged just days after they both returned from a trip to Tasmania with Jono’s ex Amy and her new partner Aaron Evans (Jono and Simone are pictured on the trip)
Jono also shared pictures of himself cuddling Gia during the getaway, while Simone was also briefly shown in the post reading a story to their beloved daughter
Jono also shared pictures of himself cuddling Gia during the getaway, while Simone was also briefly shown in the post reading a story to their beloved daughter.
The couple first started dating back in 2022, months after Jono confirmed his split from his longtime partner Amy.
Celebrity personal trainers Jono and Amy were high school sweethearts, but divorced in 2021 after 15 years together.
Simone confirmed she and Jono were expecting their first child together in October last year, and welcomed Gia into the world on Easter Sunday, March 31.
Confirming their daughter’s birth on Instagram, Simone shared pictures of her and Jono cuddling up to the little one in hospital.
She wrote in a caption at the time: ‘We are totally and completely in love with her and enjoying these special moments as a family of three.’
Before welcoming their daughter, Simone had told how she and Jono had always planned to have children.
‘Kids have always been in our plan. We started talking about it more and more and then it just happened,’ she told Who magazine after falling pregnant with Gia.
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