Jono Castano spotted visiting ex and newborn daughter amid shock split

Jono Castano looked to be on hard times when he visited his ex-girlfriend Simone Holtznagel at her family home in Wollongong on Wednesday.

The celebrity personal trainer, 33, confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that he and the socialite, 31, had broken up, nine weeks after they officially parted ways.

Now, the new father has been spotted visiting his former love and their newborn baby Gia as he continues to live away from them in Sydney.

Jono appeared downcast as he rugged up against the cold in a white T-shirt and black jumper from his own Acero brand.

After speaking with Simone on the front porch of her family home, Jono was later seen driving away from the property in his Hyundai Kona electric vehicle.

Just hours after Jono revealed his split from Simone, he was spotted going out to dinner at a luxury restaurant with a close friend that evening.

Jono took to his Instagram Stories to share a gallery of snaps from his evening out at the upmarket Parisian brasserie Armorica in Sydney with his friend Edin Zecevic.

The friends enjoyed a bottle of wine and a delicious meal of steak frites as Jono was supported through the difficult time.

Jono Castano, 33, (pictured) looked to be on hard times when he visited his ex-girlfriend Simone Holtznagel, 31, at her family home in Wollongong on Wednesday

He also proved he remains on good terms with his model ex Simone as he tagged her in a separate post on Wednesday morning, just hours after confirming their split.

The Acero gym owner shared an adorable photograph of their baby daughter Gia, three months, fast asleep as he doted over the little one.

In a caption, he tagged Simone as he penned: ‘Our little g @simoneholtznagel [love heart hands emoji.’

Simone did not re-share the picture to her own Instagram Stories and she has not yet publicly commented on their break-up.

On Tuesday, Jono confirmed that he and Simone decided to go their separate ways nine weeks ago, around the end of May.

The celebrity personal trainer confirmed to Daily Mail Australia on Tuesday that he and the socialite had broken up, nine weeks after they officially parted ways

Simone is currently staying with her family in Wollongong, while Jono remains in Sydney running his gym Acero, which he co-founded with his ex-wife Amy.

Jono exclusively told Daily Mail Australia of the split: ‘We just decided it was best for her to spend time with her family in Wollongong.

‘Who knows what the future holds our idea is just to be the best parents for Gia at this stage.’

The couple’s separation came around nine weeks after they welcomed their first child into the world on Easter Sunday.

Simone and Jono are believed to still be on amicable terms and are focusing on co-parenting their beloved daughter.

Now, the new father has been spotted visiting his former love and their newborn baby Gia as he continues to live away from them in Sydney

News of their split came just hours after Simone posted a cryptic quote about ‘moving forward’ and being ‘patient’ for a ‘long time’ on her Instagram Stories.

On Monday night, Simone posted a thinly-veiled message about prioritising her own happiness to Instagram in what appeared to be a reference to their separation.

The quote read: ‘You shouldn’t feel guilty for moving forward if you’ve given someone multiple opportunities to improve or change, but they didn’t.

‘Everyone has limits, and it’s important to look out for your own well-being. If you tried to help or waited for them to change their behaviour, but things stayed the same, it’s okay to choose what’s best for you and move on.

‘Prioritising your own happiness and peace is essential, especially when you’ve been patient and understanding for a long time.’

Jono appeared downcast as he rugged up against the cold in a white T-shirt and black jumper from his own Acero brand

After speaking with Simone on the front porch of her family home, Jono was later seen driving away from the property in his Hyundai Kona electric vehicle

Simone last shared an Instagram post featuring Jono on April 28, where she gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their first family photoshoot with baby Gia.

News of the split emerged just days after they both returned from a trip to Tasmania with Jono’s ex Amy and her new partner Aaron Evans.

Despite separating nine weeks ago, the couple proved they are still on good terms as they jetted off on an intimate family getaway together.

The couple first started dating back in 2022, months after Jono confirmed his split from his longtime partner Amy.

Celebrity personal trainers Jono and Amy were high school sweethearts, but divorced in 2021 after 15 years together.

Simone confirmed she and Jono were expecting their first child together in October last year, and welcomed Gia into the world on Easter Sunday, March 31.