Just one day after Valentine’s Day, Minnie Dlamini and her husband Quinton Jones left fans devastated after announcing their divorce.
In a move that no-one saw coming, the news was announced in a statement on the media personality’s social media accounts.
And the bombshell left tweeps with mixed emotions: from heartache to empathy, to some even dragging Minnie’s ex-boyfriend Itu Khune into the mix.
TWEEPS REACT TO MINNIE DLAMINI DIVORCE NEWS
Itumeleng Khune has been dragged into Minnie Dlamini’s divorce with Quinton Jones.
On Tuesday afternoon, the TV personality shared an official statement saying herself and Quinton have divorced after over four years in marriage, and it saddens them to announce, but they will keep on being friends, business partners and parents to their son.
Many fans of the couple were devastated at the news. See some comments below:
“Minnie Dlamini’s marriage didn’t last even 5 years. Now I’m having second thoughts about marriage”
“Minnie and Quinton getting a divorce [heartbreak emoji] I didn’t see it coming, is love even real?”
“Eish, I felt the statement from Minnie and Quinton about their divorce. So sad”
“Showmax weddings don’t last. First it was Somizi now ke Minnie”
“Divorce isn’t such a tragedy. A tragedy is staying in an unhappy marriage, teaching your children the wrong things about love. Nobody ever died of divorce. Strength to Minnie”
“I respect women who can leave unhappy marriages. Minnie will be okay”
“Ending a relationship is never easy. There’s so much thought that goes into it. Sending Minnie and Quinton strength”
ITU KHUNE TRENDS ON TWITTER
Minutes after the announcement, Itu trended on social media, as some persons believe the divorce news will excite the goalkeeper who is Minnie’s ex-lover, as they dated for three years, thinking it will lead to marriage.
The Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and Minnie broke up in 2014 after years together. At the time, they were engaged to be married. Itu is now married to wife Sphelele, whom he shares two children with.
Many tweeps brought up Itu, his romance to Minnie and how it would affect him.
Different memes and phrases has been invented to express how Itu might feel at the moment, but other social media users have condemned the act, saying people should respect Itu Khune who is married and blessed with kids.
See some reactions below: