Love Island 2021 winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have SPLIT

Love Island 2021 winners Millie Court and Liam Reardon have split, MailOnline can reveal.

The couple have decided to go their separate ways following a year-long romance, after winning the ITV2 dating series last August. 

Millie, 25, and Liam, 22, who have been living together in Essex, called quits after growing apart in recent months, while they both pursued individual work opportunities.

A source close to the couple told MailOnline: ‘It’s been really hard for both Millie and Liam to come to this decision.

‘There has been no drama or wrongdoing and they both still fully support each other and will remain close friends.’

Confirming the news on Instagram, Millie said: ‘Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Liam and I wanted to share with you that we have separated.

‘It’s been a tough decision and I am gutted but it’s ultimately what is best for us right now. Thank you to every single one of you for supporting our relationship.

It’s over: The couple have decided to go their separate ways following a year-long romance, after winning the ITV2 dating series last year

‘Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience we shared in Love Island and the past year and I wish Liam all the best in everything he does.

‘We’re both ready for new chapters and I’m excited for what’s next. Love, Millie.’

Echoing Millie’s sentiment, Liam said: ‘Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Millie and I wanted to share with you that we have sadly separated.

‘Honestly so gutted. But thank you to every single one of you for supporting our relationship.

‘Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience we shared in Love Island and the past year we’ve been so lucky to both come into each other’s lives.

Separation: A source close to the couple told MailOnline it has been a difficult decision for the couple to make but they will remain good friends (pictured September 2021) 

‘We will both continue to be friends and I will remain as Millie’s biggest supporter in all that she does and I know she will always do amazing.

‘We’re both ready for new chapters and I’m excited for what’s next. Again, I just want to thank you all for supporting us on what’s been an incredible journey.’

After winning Love Island together last August, Millie and Liam moved into an Essex home together.

The couple scooped the 50K prize fund after viewers voted them favourites despite Liam playing away during the show’s Casa Amor twist.