Netflix star Tituss Burgess has talked candidly about his split from Pablo Salinas, revealing he is ‘happy’ that his ex has moved on – but can still find himself struggling with his emotions.
The couple, who remained relatively private, broke up ‘amicably’ in August 2022 after 10 years together.
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actor, 44, said the pair have remained ‘good friends’ as he revealed he has focused on his career to help him work through it.
Speaking on Friday’s Today with Hoda and Jenna, he said: ‘Every day is a new day, quite literally. You know, my emotions side swipe me.
Tituss Burgess opened up about his break-up, 14 months after splitting from Pablo Salinas
The Broadway and Netflix star split from Pablo, his partner of 10 years, last August
’10 years is a very long time, and your energy becomes tethered to someone in a way that you don’t realize until they are not there.’
He told hosts Hoda Kotb, 59, and Jenna Bush Hager, 41: ‘Luckily, for me my relationship ended amicably, and we are good friends and he is happy in another relationship and I am so happy for him. And I have my work.’
Hoda was blown away by his wisdom about wanting the best for his ex, deeming his comments ‘profound’.
‘You said, “I’m happy he is in another relationship.” It takes a long, long time for people to say, if ever, if they ever say though words,’ she observed.
Tituss graciously replied: ‘He was my best friend. Don’t you want your best friend to be happy?’
The former couple used to live in Harlem with their dogs, Micah and Hanz.
In April, Tituss admitted to Drew Barrymore, 48, that he was finding the separation ‘difficult’ – but insisted that both parties were ‘better off’ for it.
‘I was in a 10-year relationship and it ended last August,’ he said. ‘It’s really hard prying your energy apart from someone and realizing what is your own.’
‘It’s been very difficult, but illuminating and eye opening,’ he added. ‘We’re both better for it. We love each other, me and my ex-man and we’ve learned a lot from each other, but our time expired and we’ve moved on.’
While Tituss and Pablo largely kept their relationship out of the limelight, Tituss has been candid about struggling with the split
He revealed he remains ‘good friends’ with his ex and is happy he is in another relationship
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star was a guest on Today with Hoda and Jenna
In the same interview, Tituss admitted that he finds dating ‘uncomfortable’, while also outlining his prospective partners.
‘You have to be compassionate and care about the world,’ he said. ‘You have to have something you’re focused on, I can’t be anyone’s world.’
Tituss achieved worldwide fame in 2015 when he starred as Titus Andromedon in the Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alongside Ellie Kemper and Carol Kane.
The series ran for four seasons until 2019, before returning one year later for a special interactive episode, featuring guest star Daniel Radcliffe.
Besides his television show stardom, Tituss is also a performer on Broadway, having made his debut in 2005.
Over the years, he has originated the role of Sebastian in The Little Mermaid and the role of Nicely-Nicely Johnson in the 2009 revival of Guys and Dolls.
For the next two months, the role of Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge.
