The Bachelorette SA star Qiniso Van Damme has announced her break-up from Gareth “Gaz” Ehret.

The couple met on season two of the dating show in 2021 when Gareth was the last man standing, and Qiniso gifted him the final rose.After almost three years together, the model and media personality has revealed that they are no longer together.

 

“I am so thankful for the years Gareth and I have shared together, for having loved and been loved so beautifully, and so fully,” Qiniso said in a statement on X.The reality TV star said that their love was “real and special” and that will not change. Howrver, she said, they have chosen to share their love with each other as friends.

“There are no bad guys in this love story.

“We shared a deeply special chunk of our lives together. I’m so glad to have had the last couple months to heal and grow. I am so sorry to those who heard church bells, to those who believed with their whole hearts that this was on life. We both hoped so too.”MODEL THANKS FANS
Qiniso also thanked her fans for being deeply invested into their romance.

“I am beyond honoured and privileged to have had South Africa share in our love and cheer us on. The thought that millions cared enough to invest in and tune in every Thursday on M-Net channel 101 still overwhelms me with gratitude.”

“I am happy Gareth and I could reignite your faith in love by showing you what real love looks like. I hope we have not disappointed you. Never give up on the hope of love.”