Skye Wheatley Talks About Heartbreak and “Limbo”
Skye Wheatley, an Australian influencer who is 31 years old, has publicly confirmed that her seven-year relationship with Lachlan Waugh, who is 34 years old, is over. The former Big Brother Australia 2014 finalist told listeners on her Skye & Callum podcast that she and her partner were “in limbo,” dealing with therapy and co-parenting while still living together on the Gold Coast.
Wheatley finally spoke out about the rumours after weeks of speculation and vague posts on social media. He said, “There has been a break-up.” The two have two young sons together: Bear West Waugh, who was born in 2021, and Forest Van Waugh, who was born in 2018.
How Skye Wheatley and Lachlan Waugh Got Together
They met on Tinder in 2017 and started dating. The outspoken TV star was interested in the quiet tradesman who later started his own shopfitting business, Shopfit Co. Through Instagram milestones, home projects, and family updates, their romance quickly became one of Queensland’s most popular influencer relationships.
Fans watched Wheatley’s pregnancies, brand launches, and family life in real time as her follower count rose above one million. This made the eventual breakup even more heartbreaking for her fans.
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The Dream House That Turned Into a Pressure Cooker
They bought a run-down Spanish-style villa in Tallai for almost A$975,000 in 2019 and named it La Casa Grande. Through YouTube and partnerships with influencers, the renovation journey became a part of their brand.
But behind the scenes, the constant filming, rising costs, and business stress started to put a strain on their relationship. Wheatley was in charge of Good People Apparel (GPA), and Waugh was in charge of commercial fit-outs. By early 2025, Shopfit Co had to reorganise its finances, which made things even more tense in a household that was already stretched thin.
Skye Wheatley on the Edge of Breaking
In the honest podcast episode, Skye Wheatley talked about what it’s like to live with someone after a breakup:
- “We’d only talk about the kids when we had to. But it’s hard when you’re both home all day.”
She called the breakup “cold turkey” and said that being stuck together made it hard to set boundaries. She said that even though it was hard for her, their sons’ well-being came first: “My top priority is stability for the kids.” No matter what happens to us, we want them to feel safe.
The couple had taken shorter “resets” before, but Wheatley said, “This one feels different—it’s the longest break we’ve had from co-parenting.”
ADHD, therapy, and the “Toxic Cycle”
Both partners went to counselling to fix their relationship, but Wheatley admitted that progress had been slow.
- “It’s like a bad cycle now. We just can’t seem to talk to each other.”
She also talked about how her ADHD made it harder for her to control her emotions:
- “When someone tells me to do something, it makes things worse. Lachy is trying to help, but it doesn’t work. I know I make things harder for him too.”
People liked how open she was, and many praised her for being honest about the pressures of modern parenting and mental health.
The Storm on Social Media and How People Reacted
People quickly found out about the breakup. Wheatley put her wedding plans on hold in September and then went on vacation with her kids, which led to more rumours online. When someone asked her on a live stream if Waugh had cheated on her, she said, “I don’t know.” It could be.
Later, Waugh posted mysterious Instagram Stories, one of which showed things burning on their property. Wheatley said, “No, he wasn’t burning my clothes, but the timing wasn’t great.”
People talked about the incident on TikTok and Reddit, and Wheatley’s best friend Tori De Jong posted funny TikToks under the hashtag #BreakupRumour, which made the breakup even more clear.
Coverage by the media and debate in the community
Every update, from News.com.au to Daily Mail Australia, was looked at closely. Some fans felt sorry for Wheatley because she was so open, while others criticised both for sharing too much.
Someone on Reddit said, “They live their whole life on camera, so of course it’s going to crack.” Someone else said, “At least she’s honest about the hard parts; most influencers fake it.”
For Wheatley, being in the public eye is part of her brand, but it’s also a huge emotional burden. She said on the podcast, “Everyone feels like they’re in our relationship.”
What Will Happen Next for Lachlan Waugh and Skye Wheatley
Even though they are heartbroken, the two are still committed to being co-parents and sharing La Casa Grande while they continue therapy. Sources say they split up their work and family duties to make a routine for their kids.
Wheatley has started working with brands and making podcasts again, but with a softer tone. Waugh, on the other hand, stays out of the public eye. Friends say that both of them are “focusing on healing rather than headlines.”
Wheatley said:
- “We’re going to sit in this for a while. We don’t know what’s next. It could be the end or the start of something new.”
A Lesson in Modern Love and Being Seen
The story of Skye Wheatley and Lachlan Waugh shows how being famous on social media can make it hard to tell the difference between real life and performance. Once a highlight reel of their relationship, it now serves as a reminder that behind every carefully chosen post are real problems like tiredness, money, and fragile feelings.
For now, both parents are still working towards the same goal: to raise their two boys with love, stability, and grace, even though a million people are watching.
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