Overview
- Richter disclosed the separation on Instagram, and both asked followers to refrain from inquiries as they keep reasons private.
- He confirmed the summer 2026 ceremony had been called off last year, following their December 2024 engagement in Paris.
- In Instagram posts and an RTL interview, Schmitt denied fresh infidelity and said the couple had grown apart after weeks of strain.
- Schmitt described the decision as very recent for them, while media reports citing friends say the split dated back weeks and that Richter has relocated to a Berlin hotel.
- The couple previously paused their relationship in 2022 after Richter acknowledged a one-time affair before later reconciling.