“They weren’t living the fairy tale and many of their friends picked it up on that,” a source exclusively revealed to Us Weekly. However, he noted that some cast members were not aware they had separated until their social media statements.

Schwartz, 39, and Maloney (35), started dating two years ago. The Bravo series premiered in 2013. announced that they had decided to end their relationship on Tuesday.

“I didn’t think I would need to make this announcement. However, I believe it’s important to be open about my life with all of you,” she wrote via Instagram Tuesday, March 15. “After twelve years of a journey through our lives together, Tom (and I) are ending our marriage. This is not a time for resentment and animosity. There are no two sides. Our deep friendship and admiration will never be forgotten.

TomTom co-owner also shared his own statement in which he said that he felt “heartache” after their divorce. “I’m not the victim. I’m not going to write too sad of a song. He wrote via Instagram that he fully respects Katie’s decision. They’ve had productive, healthy conversations about it.” “It would have been far more sad if she chose to stay with me while not being happy.”

The insider claims that the pair will continue to be a part of each others’ lives because they are in the same friend group. The first source said that they would continue to support one another and the businesses they are pursuing. They are taking the time to think about themselves and plan their next steps.

Schwartz and Maloney’s costars quickly responded to the shocking news.

Raquel Leviss wrote that she had ended her engagement with James Kennedy in late 2013. In response to Schwartz’s statement, her ex-fiance Randall Emmett wrote “Love you buddy.”

The couple, who were filmed getting married twice, appeared to be in good spirits during the most recent season of Vanderpump Rules. During her feud between Tom Sandoval regarding her involvement in the new business, Maloney was supported by her husband.

A former SUR waitress, called Schwartz, the 38-year-old business partner, out for not being helpful enough during the season 9 reunion earlier in the year. I asked [Schwartz] where Sandoval is? He said, “I don’t know.” He hasn’t responded to an email or a telephone call. “I can’t get Sandoval doing anything unless I am in front of him,” Maloney stated while standing up for her husband.

Another source said that the couple could return together for season 10. The insider said that fans would see their divorce playout, adding that no contracts had been signed yet.