Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon and singer-swimmer Cody Simpson have sparked intense speculation about the state of their relationship after posting a series of telling social media updates. The couple, who began dating in April 2022, appear to be addressing swirling breakup rumours through subtle, coordinated Instagram activity.
Cryptic Social Media Activity Fuels Speculation
On Monday, both Simpson, 29, and McKeon, 31, shared separate photographs from the Melrose Place Farmers Market in Los Angeles. Simpson posted images showing him enjoying a punnet of blueberries while browsing the market stalls. Meanwhile, McKeon uploaded her own pictures from the same location, including one that featured similar punnets of blueberries displayed at a fruit and vegetable stall.
Despite this apparent coordination, the pair notably did not tag each other in their posts or share any photographs together, even though they were seemingly in the same place at the same time. This has left fans and observers guessing about their current relationship dynamics.
Growing Evidence of Separate Lives
The couple was last photographed together at a public event in December, when McKeon attended the launch of an Omega watch collection in her capacity as a brand ambassador. Simpson last posted about McKeon in November, when they walked the red carpet together at the ARIA Awards.
Since then, several indicators suggest their relationship may have cooled significantly:
- They have stopped engaging with each other's social media content
- McKeon did not interact with Simpson's 29th birthday post in January
- They did not share Christmas or New Year's Eve posts together
- They were not pictured together at the Australian Open, despite both attending
Geographical Separation and Career Paths
The couple's current living arrangements have further fuelled speculation about their relationship status. Simpson now spends much of his time in Los Angeles, where he initially moved in 2010, as he makes a return to his music career following his failure to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Meanwhile, McKeon has remained in Australia, enjoying her retirement after becoming an eight-time world record holder and Olympic medallist in swimming. This geographical separation represents a significant change from their earlier relationship patterns.
Property and Personal Controversies
Adding to the speculation, the couple sold their Gold Coast home last year, just two years after jointly purchasing the new build. They had secured the five-bedroom Labrador house in January 2023 for $1.826 million, investing significantly to create their dream home together. It remains unclear whether they have since jointly purchased another property.
Simpson also faced controversy in December when fans accused him of pining over his ex-girlfriend Miley Cyrus after he wrote a song that appeared to reference their past romance. The Sydney-born singer, who dated Cyrus for about ten months in 2019 and 2020, quietly deleted the video from his social media following the backlash.
A Dramatic Relationship History
The couple's romance began in April 2022 after they became close while training together on the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games. While they initially kept their relationship private, Simpson eventually made things Instagram official in July 2022, kicking off a slew of headlines.
Their relationship had a dramatic start that year as reports emerged that the pair were caught up in drama with McKeon's ex-boyfriend, fellow swimmer Kyle Chalmers. Claims surfaced that Chalmers, a fellow member of Team Australia, blocked Simpson's entry into the Dolphins swimming team.
Previous Statements on Their Relationship
McKeon previously broke her silence on the rumours surrounding their relationship, telling 7News Spotlight that she and Simpson were just trying to enjoy each other's company and block out the noise.
'I think that's just life,' she said at the time. 'Everyone's got an opinion on everything and we have a really nice relationship and we love each other's company and that's all that matters to us. We get along so well. We're like best friends. We just love each other's company.'
She added: 'It's refreshing and peaceful and exciting. I don't really know what else to say about it. It's just, I'm really happy.'
Despite these previous assurances, the couple's recent social media activity and apparent separation have reignited speculation about their current relationship status. Representatives for both Simpson and McKeon have been approached for further comment regarding the current situation.
