Robert Irwin, Rorie Buckey announce shock split after two years together

Robert Irwin and girlfriend Rorie Buckey have gone their separate ways after dating for two years.

The 20-year-old son of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, made the shock announcement on Friday via a joint statement on Instagram.

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“We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,” the statement read.

“We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” the pair said.

In the end, they stressed that they “won’t be commenting further” on the matter, adding that they “really appreciate” their followers’ “respect and privacy” during this time.

Robert and Rorie confirmed their romance in July 2023, when the two made a red-carpet appearance at the Sydney premiere of Mission: Impossible 7.

Rorie, who is the niece of late actor, Heath Ledger, was also meant to join her now-ex to Africa for his first hosting gig at I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.

He had told Daily Telegraph last month that “literally the entire Irwin family are coming over. Rorie’s coming over. Everyone.”

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The news also comes amid rumours that Robert was going to propose in March.

A source had told New Idea magazine that Robert had been “planning something unforgettable” for the forthcoming trip in March. However, it seems that those plans have now gone awry.