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Shaq and Tanya confirmed their breakup in August 2024 via joint Instagram statement after dating for about a year following Love Island. Shaq confirmed in January 2026 that they remain apart and have 'moved past each other,' with no signs of reconciliation.
The receipts 🧾
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Capital FM
10 Feb 2026
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“In Shaq's intro VT, he claimed his split with Tanya was because he called another girl 'beautiful' whilst they were still together. Yet, he told Belle that a lap dance in Miami had been the reason for their split.”
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Grazia Daily
5 Feb 2026
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“I went on holiday to Miami and I got a lap dance. I was fighting for the relationship. I said it was wrong and I thought it was something we could get past.”
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Heart.co.uk
22 Jan 2026
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“In August 2024, Tanya took to social media to confirm they had split. She said: 'Hi guys, just want to say unfortunately, me and Shaq are no longer together and have parted ways. We wish each other the best and can't thank you enough for loving us together until now!'”
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SSBCrack News
15 Jan 2026
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“After dating for a year, Shaq and Tanya announced their breakup in August 2024 through a joint statement on social media.”
Status history
- ⏳ Not yet confirmedrecorded 16 Jul 2026
- 💔 Splitrecorded 16 Jul 2026