Former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil confirmed her split from girlfriend Jorgia O’Hare in June after a “wonderful” year together.
And the 30-year-old Melbourne beauty says she has no regrets making her love life public, even though things didn’t work out.
Speaking to Confidential on Thursday, Maria explained, “She was the first time I’ve fallen in love in four years and I suddenly had a public platform.” I knew it was only a matter of time before people did would recognize connections.
“I’ve never publicly shared who I’ve dated before this year. In general, I am a very private person.
“When I became Miss Universe, I purposely asked the people I was dating to keep it to themselves because I didn’t want to be called someone’s girlfriend.”
Former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil confirmed her split from girlfriend Jorgia O’Hare in June after a “wonderful” year together
And the 30-year-old Melbourne beauty says she has no regrets making her love life public, even though things didn’t work out
I’m a celebrity… get me out of here! The star confirmed on Instagram last month that she and Jorgia have gone their separate ways.
“After a beautiful year together, Jorgia and I would like to announce that we are no longer together,” she shared in a statement on her Instagram.
“Your love healed so much within me and was a light that I have long missed.” Although we are no longer together, we have nothing but respect for one another and continue to support one another.
“Our separation was loving, safe, intimate, secure and respectful.
“We’ll both be fine but please respect our privacy – thank you for the wonderful support.”
Shortly after Maria posted this to her 200,000+ followers, Jorgia also shared it on her own page, adding her own comment.
She wrote, “It is my privilege to be loved by her.” I will always stand by this woman’s side… nothing but love and respect for our connection.
The model and reality TV star shared on Instagram that after “a beautiful year together,” they are no longer together
“Thank you to everyone who supported our journey together.”
Two weeks ago, rumors circulated that the couple had split when Melbourne-based Maria traveled alone to Sydney’s Australian Fashion Week.
Speaking to The Herald Sun at the time, Maria was cryptic when asked about the couple’s relationship.
“Jorgia, she is doing some incredible things in Melbourne at the moment and we love and support each other so much,” Thattil said when questioned.
The pair appeared on the cover of Stellar magazine together back in January, having met online a few months earlier.
Two weeks ago, rumors circulated that the couple had split when Melbourne-based Maria traveled alone to Sydney’s Australian Fashion Week
Two weeks ago, rumors circulated that the couple had split when Melbourne-based Maria traveled alone to Australian Fashion Week
The former Miss Universe Australia wrote: “After a lovely year together, Jorgia and I would like to announce that we are no longer together.”
Maria revealed back in January that the two hit it off almost immediately after going on a date.
“It was lust at first sight and it was obsession at first sight,” she said of the Melbourne psychologist.
“After that first date, I stayed the night there and the next day I took my brother on a business trip to the Gold Coast and secretly referred to her as my girlfriend.” I haven’t felt like that in a long time.
Maria, who is of Indian descent, added: “If I had seen a mixed-race, same-sex couple in the media as a child – open, visible, living honestly – it might have shaped my own experience a little more positively.”
Shortly after Maria posted this to her 200,000+ followers, Jorgia also shared it on her own page, adding her own comment. She wrote, “It is my privilege to be loved by her.” I will always stand by this woman’s side… nothing but love and respect for our connection
Jorgia rose to fame on social media platform TikTok and has 86,000 followers.
The couple sparked rumors they were dating after fans spotted them exchanging flirty messages online.
Maria, a model and 9Honey columnist, captioned several of Jorgia’s posts with aptly written “Dream Girl” and “Wowweeeeeee.”
Maria came out as bisexual in January last year while starring on Channel 10’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and has since defined herself as pansexual.