Shannon Elizabeth, Derek Hough Split

Us Magazine - August 8, 2009 8:31 AM PDT
Story photo: Shannon Elizabeth, Derek Hough SplitDavid Livingston/FilmMagicUs Magazine
Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough have called it quits.

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The couple, who met on Dancing With the Stars and have been dating for a year, announced their split on Twitter Friday evening.

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"Hi everyone, we wanted you all to know directly from us, that Shannon & I have decided to end our relationship as boyfriend & girlfriend...," they each posted in matching Twitter messages. "However, we love and care about each other very much and will reamin friends and in each others lives."

A few hours later, the the 35-year-old actress -- who began a relationship with the professional dancer during the hit show's sixth season -- thanked fans for their understanding.

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"Thank you everyone for all your sweet words & encouragement -- it really means a lot to me!" Elizabeth posted.


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  • Phillip A
    Complete waste of my time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted August 10, 2009 6:56 AM PDT
  • Phillip A
    Complete waste of my time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted August 10, 2009 6:56 AM PDT
  • Ms. S
    Congrats to all the familyElizabeth, Tim, big sister and big brother.
    report abuseposted August 10, 2009 4:19 AM PDT
  • Morris
    big deal
    report abuseposted August 9, 2009 8:49 AM PDT
  • Jamie
    Awwww "Nadia".....I'm sorry... ;)
    report abuseposted August 9, 2009 8:38 AM PDT
  • Andrew
    She probably broke up with him because he's a Mormon and doesn't "fornicate" outside of marriage. Serves him right... weirdo.
    report abuseposted August 9, 2009 5:08 AM PDT
  • Andrew
    She probably broke up with him because he's a Mormon and doesn't "fornicate" outside of marriage. Serves him right... weirdo.
    report abuseposted August 9, 2009 5:08 AM PDT
  • edward
    Who cares!
    report abuseposted August 8, 2009 1:58 PM PDT
  • MeghaM
    lol...i had forgotten that they were still going out...oops... oh well, not surprised that they broke up though...couples rarely stay together in hollywod
    report abuseposted August 8, 2009 1:58 PM PDT
  • George Z
    100 bucks says he's gay
    report abuseposted August 8, 2009 11:45 AM PDT
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