Skye Wheatley has once again been the subject of split rumours after followers noticed her long-time partner, Lachlan Waugh, has not appeared on her social media for more than two months.
The former reality television star’s recent posts have focussed on parenting their two sons and family life, with no mention of Waugh. Some followers flagged his absence and questioned whether the couple had parted ways, posting comments such as, "What are you thinking with Skye & Lachie? Lots are saying they've split. Haven't posted each other in ages," and asking directly on Instagram, "Are you and Lockie having problems? Your kids seem to be in Sydney a bit."
The online scrutiny follows earlier disclosures by Wheatley about challenges in her relationship with Waugh. In November, Wheatley said the pair had briefly separated after seven years together and described taking "a lil re-set break" during which they trialled a co-parenting arrangement. "We just have a lil re-set break from time, it's good," she told followers, explaining they had alternated caring for their sons — Forest, six, and Bear, three — on a two-nights-on, two-nights-off schedule.
Wheatley previously said the break included counselling and an intention to address issues as part of a broader focus on personal goals. The separation ended after a short period when Waugh reportedly asked Wheatley to "come home" so they could parent their children together. They have continued to jointly oversee an extensive home renovation project.
Observers have also noted Waugh attending events and travel without Wheatley and their younger son, which prompted further questions about the state of the couple’s relationship. One commenter referenced a recent gender-reveal event Waugh attended without Wheatley, saying, "Skye does her own thing. He was at a gender reveal last week without her." Daily Mail has contacted Wheatley for comment.
Wheatley first publicly signalled trouble in the relationship in February 2023, when she revealed the couple were "on a break" and had begun co-parenting their two children in alternating blocks. The arrangement was presented as a trial to see whether time apart would help the relationship; Wheatley later described a return to a shared parenting household after the brief separation.
The renewed speculation underscores the way public-facing couples can face amplified scrutiny when one partner's presence on social media shifts. Wheatley, who rose to prominence on reality television and remains active online, has alternated between candid discussions of family life and more private periods, and followers have repeatedly engaged with changes in her content to infer developments in her personal life.
Representatives for Wheatley and Waugh have not issued a joint statement. The couple, who have been together for seven years, have previously acknowledged relationship difficulties to their audience while also sharing that they are committed to co-parenting and family life. As with prior episodes, Wheatley’s public comments and the couple’s social media activity remain the principal sources of information about their relationship status.