Michael Clarke and Pip Edwards split; say they’re better off friends

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Clarke and Pip Edwards SPLIT six months after rekindling their romance as they ‘mutually decide’ they’re better off friends


Michael Clarke and Pip Edwards have called it quits on their whirlwind romance.

The Bondi ‘It couple’, who rekindled their relationship in June after a previous split, ended things for good several weeks ago but remain friends.

A source close to the pair confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday, saying: ‘The decision was mutual. They’re two best friends who decided to part ways as a couple earlier this month, but continue their friendship.’

End of an era: Michael Clarke and Pip Edwards have called it quits on their whirlwind romance 

Michael, 40, and Pip, 41, were last pictured together on December 5 when they shared a selfie from The Boathouse restaurant in Sydney’s Rose Bay.

‘It’s the weekend,’ the former Australian cricket captain wrote alongside the photo, which showed him cosying up to the P.E Nation founder in front of a glass of rosé.

Pip shared the same photo to her own account, and also posted several snaps of their meals, including fresh seafood and pasta.

Just friends: The Bondi 'It couple', who rekindled their relationship in June after a previous split, ended things for good several weeks ago but remain friends

Just friends: The Bondi ‘It couple’, who rekindled their relationship in June after a previous split, ended things for good several weeks ago but remain friends

Amicable: A source close to the pair confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia, saying: 'The decision was mutual. They're two best friends who decided to part ways as a couple'

Amicable: A source close to the pair confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia, saying: ‘The decision was mutual. They’re two best friends who decided to part ways as a couple’

Just days earlier, Pip had insisted the pair were still going strong as she attended the Moët & Chandon Effervescence event in Sydney.

When asked about Michael, she told Daily Mail Australia: ‘Yeah, he’s not here tonight. He’s at a third-party sponsored event and that’s all I’m going to say about that.’

The on-again-off-again couple are believed to have got back together in June, but their reunion wasn’t reported until September when they were spotted buying açaí bowls in Bondi with Michael’s daughter Kelsey Lee.

Last photo: Michael, 40, and Pip, 41, were last pictured together on December 5 when they shared a selfie from The Boathouse restaurant in Sydney's Rose Bay

Last photo: Michael, 40, and Pip, 41, were last pictured together on December 5 when they shared a selfie from The Boathouse restaurant in Sydney’s Rose Bay

On again, off again: The duo are believed to have got back together in June, but their reunion wasn't reported until September when they were spotted buying açaí bowls in Bondi with Michael's daughter Kelsey Lee (pictured)

On again, off again: The duo are believed to have got back together in June, but their reunion wasn’t reported until September when they were spotted buying açaí bowls in Bondi with Michael’s daughter Kelsey Lee (pictured)

First rodeo: The longtime friends had previously dated from early 2020 until February 2021

First rodeo: The longtime friends had previously dated from early 2020 until February 2021

Mr In-between: After their break-up, Pip had a fling with Bondi restaurateur Cameron Northway (left) for about four months, but that fizzled out and she got back with Michael

Mr In-between: After their break-up, Pip had a fling with Bondi restaurateur Cameron Northway (left) for about four months, but that fizzled out and she got back with Michael

The longtime friends had previously dated from early 2020 until February 2021. 

After their break-up, Pip had a fling with Bondi restaurateur Cameron Northway for about four months, but that fizzled out and she got back with Michael.

The batsman was married to former model Kyly Clarke (née Boldy) from 2012 until 2019, but the couple didn’t announce their separation until February 2020.

Exes: Michael was married to model Kyly Clarke from 2012 until 2019, but they didn't announce their separation until February 2020. They are pictured here with their daughter Kelsey Lee

Exes: Michael was married to model Kyly Clarke from 2012 until 2019, but they didn’t announce their separation until February 2020. They are pictured here with their daughter Kelsey Lee