Why Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause & Jason Oppenheim Split & How Long They Were Together

3 November 2023, 17:04

What happened with Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim and why the Selling Sunset couple split
What happened with Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim and why the Selling Sunset couple split. Picture: Alamy/Netflix
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Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim enjoyed a short romance in 2021, but why did the Selling Sunset couple split? Here’s what you need to know about what happened with the couple’s relationship.

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Selling Sunset has returned for season seven and, even though they dated over a year ago, Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim’s relationship is still part of the storyline.

The pair began dating in the summer of 2021 but unfortunately called it quits by the end of that year. Since then, Chrishell is happily married to partner G Flip and Jason moved on with now ex-girlfriend Marie-Lou.

Many fans have been wanting to know what led to Chrishell and Jason’s split - so, here’s the lowdown and what the reality stars have said about their break-up…

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Selling Sunset co-stars Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim dated for less than a year
Selling Sunset co-stars Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim dated for less than a year. Picture: Getty

How long were Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim dating and when did they split?

Chrishell and Jason from Selling Sunset began dating in June 2021 and confirmed their romance with a romantic snap from their European getaway in the summer.

Despite being inseparable and showcasing their love at a number of red carpet events together, the pair ended their relationship in December 2021.

Both of the stars took to Instagram to confirm the sad news that they had parted ways in their relationship, which came as a shock to fans at the time.

Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim dated for five months
Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim dated for five months. Picture: Netflix

Why did Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim split?

In their respective statements shared with fans on Instagram at the time of their breakup, Chrishell and Jason explained they had decided to split due to conflicting wants of starting a family.

Jason at the time said: “While we have different wants regarding a family, we continue to have the utmost respect for each other.”

Meanwhile, Chrishell also revealed she had put her desire to have children first, saying: “Men have the luxury of time that women don’t and that’s just the way it goes,” before going on to add that Jason ‘was and is my best friend’.

The two have remained amicable ever since, but that hasn't stopped some of The Oppenheim agents from accusing Chrishell of receiving 'special treatment' at work due to their romanc.

Chrishell and Jason dance together on holiday

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