Michael Turnbull responds to Katrina's break-up claims
Michael Turnbull and Ava. Photo: Instagram.
Michael Turnbull has responded to claims that he dumped his ex-girlfriend Katrina Vincent because she had a daughter.
The 34-year-old former soccer player posted a photo of him and Katrina's daughter, Ava, and wrote: 'Break ups are not easy and it has been a very upsetting time.
'I truly wish Katrina every happiness. She is a wonderful mother to a very beautiful daughter who I had the pleasure to spend time with and adored.'
Michael Turnbull and Katrina Vincent. Photo: Instagram.
Michael Turnbull and Katrina Vincent ended their relationship just weeks after they came out about their relationship in an Australian publication.
Katrina confirmed the news on Instagram and wrote: 'OK so for all of you who have been asking ... Michael and I are no longer together. He end up deciding he doesn’t want to date a person with a child.'
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She continued: 'I am embarrassed and humiliated, I wish I didn’t trust him so easily. Oh well you always learn from your mistakes.'
The mother-of-one also posted a photo which read: 'The best revenge is always to just happily move on and let karma do the rest.'
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The split comes as a shock as it was only weeks ago that Katrina was gushing about her relationship with Michael.
'He’s just amazing. I’m a big believer in love at first sight — and I knew within minutes that we had something special,' she said.
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The couple started dating after Michael The Bachelorette finale aired.
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