Cody Simpson Opens Up About Split from Emma McKeon

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It was revealed last month that Cody, 29, had split with Emma, 31, after four years together.

Appearing on the latest episode of the We Need To Talk with Paul C Brunson podcast, the singer reflected on his romance with the Olympic swimming icon, saying it was 'inevitable.'

Cody revealed that he first met Emma when he to return to competitive swimming.

'She was in the training group that I joined when we went back, so we met at the pool, training under the same coach,' Cody explained.

He added that the pair quickly became fast friends, having bonded over their shared experiences in the pool.

However, Cody did admit that he put a lot of thought into taking the relationship to the 'next level' before taking the plunge.

'You have to put a lot of thought into whether that's a bridge you want to cross with somebody that you know you're going to be spending the next four years with every day,' he said.

'That environment is so intense, adding a romantic layer to it is something that you really have to think about.'

While not , Cody said the four years he spent with Emma were 'beautiful'.  

'I think after a certain amount of time it [the relationship] was inevitable and something that ended up being a really beautiful thing for us to do together – moving in together and living that lifestyle together,' he said. 

'It's a lifestyle that's hard to understand. I feel it would be different to be with someone who isn't doing it while you're doing it.'

Cody added that despite the relationship being over, he looked back on it fondly.  

Elsewhere in the chat, Cody also reflected on his previous high-profile relationships with Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Miley Cyrus (pictured)