Love Is Blind‘s Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah Break Up After 4 Years of Marriage: ‘Deeply Painful’
The couple, who married during season 4 of the Netflix reality series, appeared to shut down breakup speculation on April 29
Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah announced they are “going separate ways” after four years together
The pair shared statements about their marriage ending after realizing their “life goals” no longer aligned
The breakup comes months after the former Love Is Blind stars shut down split rumors online
Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah announced they are ending their marriage after four years together.
“Last week would have marked our fourth wedding anniversary,” Griffin wrote in a statement in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, May 15. “Out of respect for the life we shared, I wanted to address this moment directly with the community that has supported us over the years.”
“It’s heartbreaking to share that our marriage is coming to an end,” she continued. “This is not the outcome I hoped for, and I entered this relationship with deep love, commitment, and the intention of building a lasting life together.”
The reality star added that though she “poured” her “whole heart” into the marriage, it eventually became clear they were “growing in different directions.
“My mantra going forward is that I am strong, I am resilient, and there is still so much ahead of me,” Griffin wrote. She also added, “While this chapter is deeply painful, I trust that healing and clarity will come with time.”
Appiah shared his own message in a separate slide, revealing the pair had reached the difficult decision after realizing their “ultimate life goals don’t feel aligned.”
“Unfortunately, we’re taking this moment to announce that after 4 years together, we’re going our separate ways,” he wrote. “This isn’t something either of us ever imagined, and it’s been one of the hardest decisions to make.”
“We built a life filled with memories, laughter, and love that I’ll always be grateful for,” he continued. “We will always have respect and care for each other in everything we shared.”
The breakup announcement comes after the couple previously addressed speculation surrounding the state of their marriage. In recent months, fans questioned whether Griffin and Appiah were still together after noticing they had not been posting as frequently on social media. The pair, on April 29, shut down the rumors and insisted they were still happily married.
Griffin and Appiah met during season 4 of Love Is Blind, which premiered in 2023. Despite early obstacles in the pods — including Appiah’s connection with fellow contestant Micah Lussier — the pair ultimately married during the season finale.
“We’re eternally grateful for all the love, support and purpose we gained during our time together,” Appiah wrote in his statement. “Thank you all for the many years of support.”
