Brooks Laich ‘did not want to divorce’ Julianne Hough but ‘her behavior ultimately pushed him to end their marriage of nearly three years’
Brooks Laich did not want to divorce his wife Julianne Hough, but her behavior is what ultimately pushed him to end their marriage of nearly three years, according to a new report.
Laich, 36, and Hough, 31, announced their separation in May 2020, but the couple had already been plagued by split rumors after revealing they were quarantining separately.
‘Her actions are what caused her divorce with Brooks,’ a source told Us Weekly. ‘Brooks did not want a divorce, but he felt pushed toward it because of how Julianne was behaving. But Brooks is not the one who is bummed now.’
Called it quits: Brooks Laich did not want to divorce his wife Julianne Hough, but her behavior is what ultimately pushed him to end their marriage of nearly three years, according to a new report
The couple’s decision to split has reportedly perplexed Hough’s friends, whom thought highly of Laich.
‘Her friends think Brooks was an amazing, strapping dude and aren’t sure why she let him go or messed it up,’ the source added.
Laich has not met anyone new romantically yet either, the source added.
Laich was quarantining in Idaho and Julianne in Los Angeles, but the former Toronto Maple Leafs player has since returned to the West Coast.
The friends liked him! The couple’s decision to split has reportedly perplexed Hough’s friends, whom thought highly of Laich
Going solo: Laich was quarantining in Idaho and Julianne in Los Angeles, but the NHL players has since returned to the West Coast (pictured February 2020 in Los Angeles)
Even after their split, Laich has remained friendly with his in-laws.
The athlete celebrated his 37th birthday earlier this week with Julianne’s brother, Derek Hough, who hosted a celebratory workout for the hockey player.
In pictures of the hockey player out in Los Angeles after his split, he was not sporting his wedding ring.
Still close: Laich celebrated his birthday with Julianne’s brother Derek Hough
Julianne has since dyed her hair brunette after changing it to a shade of pink earlier this month.
The hair color change-up is said to be reflective of her state-of-mind.
‘Julianne’s not doing great right now and feels like her brunette hair is a reflection of her feelings. She is super upset,’ claimed an Us Weekly insider.
Speculation: The couple were already plagued by split rumors after revealing they had decided to quarantine apart (pictured February 2020)
The couple officially announced the breakup in late May with a statement saying they still had a lot of love for each other.
‘We have lovingly and carefully taken the time we have needed to arrive at our decision to separate,’ their statement told People.
‘We share an abundance of love and respect for one another and will continue to lead with our hearts from that place.’
Hair today: Hough’s brunette hair is said to be a reflection of her current state-of-mind