Dara Levitan, KJ Dillard split confirmed after weeks of rumours

Summer House star Dara Levitan has confirmed she and co-star KJ Dillard have called time on their relationship.

The couple brought an end to a romance that first blossomed during season 10 of the hit reality series after they were introduced by West Wilson.

The 33-year-old opened up about the split in a brief and emotional moment on her Five More Minutes podcast, telling listeners: “Do you want to know what’s setting me off? Well, I’m single.” 

Levitan quickly made it clear she wouldn’t be going into detail, adding that she couldn’t face breaking down on air. 

“That’s all we’re going to say about it because I can’t do tears this morning, and there’s no way I’m talking about it without crying,” she said. 

The pair had already fuelled speculation among fans after unfollowing each other on Instagram, prompting rumours that trouble was brewing behind the scenes.

While the Internet personality kept tight-lipped, the breakup had already been quietly circulating in reality TV circles. 

Their co-star Jesse Solomon later appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and appeared to confirm the split, saying: “They broke up, yeah. Last I heard, they were broken up.” 

Dillard himself had previously discussed their relationship struggles on Carl Radke’s podcast, revealing they had temporarily split in the autumn as he navigated serious mental health challenges. 

He spoke candidly about being hospitalised for self-harm and later being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, saying the experience helped him finally understand what he was going through. 

Since then, Dillard has said he’s been overwhelmed by support from viewers, with some even telling him his openness has had a life-saving impact.

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