The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love breaks down in tears as she addresses her split from husband Lee Elliot: ‘We’ve let people down’

The Bachelorette’s Georgia Love has broken her silence on her recent split from her husband Lee Elliot.

The couple, who met on the 2016 season of The Bachelorette and were married for four years, broke the news of their separation in February.

Georgia, 35, spoke about their decision to call it quits for the first time in a candid interview with Kate Langbroek on Mamamia’s No Filter podcast.

The emotional reality star admitted it was difficult to announce her split from Lee because she felt like ‘she had let people down’.

‘I don’t want to feel like I’ve let anyone down which is so silly because it’s not about anyone else, it’s about us,’ she said as she broke down into tears.

‘People have been so wonderful following our story since the start and so many say they look at our relationship and it gives them hope. I’ve been really sad feeling like I’ve let people down.’

Georgia went on to say the hardest part about her split is ‘entering a period of loss and grief again’.

‘It was very hard at the end of last year with all the speculation about whether we had split. It was hard while I was trying to come to terms with what was happening,’ she explained.

‘Lee and I made the decision together but it doesn’t mean it makes me happy. It doesn’t, I’m really sad about it.’

Georgia also gushed over Lee’s ‘amazing support’ and said they have been through a lot of things together during their nine-year relationship.

‘We have both and each been through big things in our nine years together. Some of those things we have grown through together and some we have grown apart,’ she added.

‘We have weathered a lot together and have a deep love and respect for each other and I hope we always will. I never expected to be here.’ 

Georgia and Lee, who were married for four years, broke the news of their split in February.

‘After nine wonderful years together, including four as husband and wife, [we] have made the incredibly difficult decision to lovingly part ways,’ they wrote.

The emotional reality star admitted it was difficult to announce her split from Lee (pictured) because she felt like ‘she had let people down’

‘Our relationship has been so special and we will always cherish the memories, love, and laughter we’ve shared.

‘There is no drama, no bad blood. Just two people who have grown in different directions while still holding deep respect and care for each other.

‘We remain friends and we’d really appreciate our privacy as we navigate this next stage. Thank you.’

Georgia and Lee had fuelled rumours they had split for some time as it had been months since they were seen together.

The pair spent Christmas apart with their respective families before Georgia jetted off to New York City for a holiday without Lee.

They were also both spotted without their wedding bands, which led to a wave of speculation online suggesting they had ended their relationship.

It seemed the pair were still living under the same roof at their marital home in Melbourne in the lead up to their big announcement.

Georgia was spotted making a trip to a nail salon before she headed to the home to prepare for a drinks night.

The former reality TV star was not wearing her wedding ring during the outing and had been seen without the diamond sparkler for months.

Shortly after, Lee returned home driving a tradesman’s ute while wearing a bright yellow uniform.