Reality Stars Announce Separation
Reality television personalities Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfridge have confirmed their separation after nearly 10 years together. The couple, who first met while filming MTV's Ex on the Beach in November 2017, shared separate statements on social media announcing that they are going their separate ways. Wharton, 35, stated in an Instagram post that he and Selfridge decided to part ways and noted that he wants to focus on personal growth, healing, and caring for their children. Selfridge, 32, stated via an Instagram Story that she chose to leave the relationship due to a lack of basic respect over the course of their nine years together. [1] [2]
Family and Relationship History
During their nearly decade-long relationship, Wharton and Selfridge welcomed two daughters, Mila and Maya. Wharton also shares a daughter, Ryder, with his ex Cheyenne Floyd. In recent years, the family navigated significant challenges, including multiple hospital stays and open heart surgery for their daughter Maya due to a congenital heart condition. Prior to their split, the couple faced public scrutiny regarding relationship boundaries and past infidelity, which they had previously discussed on reality programs including Teen Mom: The Next Chapter and Teen Mom: Family Reunion. [1] [2]
Sources
- The Challenge’s Cory Wharton, Taylor Selfridge Confirm Breakup After Almost 10 Years Together — 2026-10-08T16:41:00.000Z
- Teen Mom’s Cory Wharton and Taylor Selfridge Split After 9 Years Together: ‘A New Chapter’ — 2026-10-08T11:22:09-04:00