Robert Irwin and and his girlfriend Rorie Buckey have announced their split after almost two years of dating.

The pair made the shock announcement in a joint statement shared to Rorie’s Instagram Story on Saturday morning.

‘We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,’ the statement read.

‘We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths.

‘We won’t be commenting further on this, and really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.’

Robert Irwin and and his girlfriend Rorie Buckey have announced their split after almost two years of dating

Robert and Rorie went Instagram official in August 2023, after months of rumours they were dating.

Rorie reportedly completed an Irwin-approved ‘wildlife warrior boot camp’ before she and Robert became an official couple.

In December, Woman’s Day claimed that Rorie had to win over the family by having a willingness to get out into nature.

The pair were in a long-distance relationship, with Robert based at Australia Zoo in Queensland while Rorie lives in Perth.

More to come. 

The pair made the shock announcement in a joint statement shared to Rorie’s Instagram Story on Saturday morning