Golden Bachelor's Mel Owens and Peg Munson Split: 2026 Celebrity Breakups

A series of high-profile celebrity breakups occurred throughout 2026, starting with Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January. These separations continued to make headlines as the year progressed.

Spring Breakups

In May, Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen ended their 18-year marriage. By June, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater had broken up after nearly three years, while Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid also parted ways after more than a decade together.

Summer to Fall Splits

Matt Rogers and Below Deck’s Fraser Olender separated nearly eight months after confirming their relationship. September saw Amanda Kloots announce her split from Justin Gimelstob just before Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski ended their nine-year marriage.

End of Year Separations

In October, Love Is Blind UK's Nicole and Benaiah Grunewald split after three years, as did American Pickers star Mike Wolfe from Leticia Cline. The Golden Bachelor’s Mel Owens and Peg Munson ended their romance nearly a year after season 2's final rose ceremony.