Thalia Heffernan and Ryan McShane have split.
The Irish model and the professional dancer, who met while filming Dancing With The Stars back in 2017, had been navigating a long-distance relationship ever since Thalia moved to New York last year.
Ryan confirmed their break-up in a post shared to Instagram on Monday, in response to an interview Thalia did with The Sunday Times.
Speaking about Ryan, Thalia told the publication: “He’s great, I’m very lucky that he’s so supportive of my move. It can be tough being apart, but it’s like anything, you just have to put your big girl pants on.”
Ryan then wrote on social media: “In response to this article, I wish to set the record straight. Thalia ended the relationship with me in January and returned to New York.”
“Just want to thank my friends and family for all the support given to me and the boys.”
Thalia moved to New York last September to continue pursuing her modelling career, after meeting with scouts from top agency IMG – whose clients include Gigi Hadid and Kate Moss.
At the time, she explained that her boyfriend Ryan and their beloved dogs would be staying home in Ireland.
She wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post: “Ry has work in Dublin and is also very committed to being dog dad to our babies for now. Ry and I both felt it was far too much for the boys to bring them over when at the minute I still need to find my feet.”
“Although my heart is broken into a million pieces, I know Ry and his family will take the best care of them and Ry will be coming to visit me when he can.”
Pic Brian McEvoy
Ryan also took to Instagram at the time to mark Thalia’s move, writing: “To my world,
Pretty much been looking at a blank screen for a longtime, trying to find the words of how incredible proud I am of you!”
“Thank you for making me a better person, for showing me not to give up… now it’s ur turn!!!!! Go show them how f#%king amazing you are, when the chips are down bet on ‘you’ because I’m all in!”
“You’ve got three boys at home that simply worship the ground you walk on, sending all our positive energy and love ❤️ and puppy licks! R,L & you’re Charlie!”
