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Celebrity breakups can really take us by surprise, often prompting a mix of shock and curiosity about the nature of love. This time, it’s Kristin Cavallari making headlines as she reveals her recent split from TikTok star Mark Estes, known for his thirst traps in cowboy gear. The news broke during her appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast while on her Unwell tour stop in Austin, Texas. Cavallari described the breakup as “fresh,” indicating it’s still a recent development despite her initial intention to avoid discussing it on the show.
The couple went public in February 2024, with Cavallari sharing a cheerful selfie of the two and a caption that included, “He makes me happy,” complete with a gray heart emoji. Despite the upbeat posts, it appears things have taken a downturn rather quickly. Just months after a romantic getaway to Greece, where the couple shared numerous love-filled moments online, they’ve parted ways.
Interestingly, Cavallari had previously expressed immense happiness in a May interview with People, even suggesting that she hadn’t felt this good in a decade—a potential dig at her ex-husband, Jay Cutler, with whom she shares three children. Friends of Cavallari had commented on how happy she seemed with Estes, emphasizing that he got along well with her kids and made her feel great. However, it seems that happiness was short-lived.
Estes, a member of the TikTok collective Montana Boyz, has built a brand around the cowboy lifestyle, sharing videos that showcase a mix of humor and charm while engaging with their audience through country song lip-syncs. Despite his public persona, the end of their relationship signals that not all is as it seems in the world of social media.
The breakup comes shortly after Estes spoke about wanting a future and family with Cavallari on the podcast Let’s Be Honest. This marks the third relationship for Cavallari following her divorce from Cutler, following brief romances with comedian Jeff Dye and trainer Jason Walsh.
While some celebrity breakups leave fans heartbroken and questioning love itself, this one feels more like a passing curiosity—just another chapter in the unpredictable world of reality TV romance. Fans will likely continue to follow Cavallari’s journey as she navigates life after this split, while Estes returns to his TikTok fame.