Maks Chmerkovskiy & Peta Reveal Moment They Said ‘It’s Over’
Professional ballroom performers Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are world-renowned icons in the dance world. To fans, they seem like a match made in heaven. But even their love story has a few bumps in the road.
During a recent podcast appearance, Maks and Peta shed light on a situation that nearly ended their relationship permanently.
Maks Chmerkovskiy & Peta Murgatroyd Recall Their Breakup
Modern Dancing With The Stars fans can’t imagine the show without Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd’s strong marriage. But seasoned fans recall their courtship. And many weren’t sure they were going to stand the test of time.
“He was the one to say, ‘I want to marry you. This is where we are going to get married.’ And then he dumps me, like, five months later or something,” Peta confessed on the Amy & T.J. podcast.
“That is what men do when they are in love. They run,” Maks agreed, admitting that he grew scared when he realized how serious their relationship had become.
Maks opted to break up with Peta shortly after she purchased him an $8,000 Louis Vuitton suitcase as a gift. She defended the gift, saying she thought their relationship was for the long haul.
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“We were so in love, there’s no reason for expensive presents, you know what I’m saying? My love is what it was. And then bam! You put me on the spot though. I wanted to break up and I was like, ‘No, she bought me this thing.’ I have to own it for a couple of days,” Maks shared. “And I drove her to the airport, she was flying to L.A. I haven’t said a word — this is a true story.”
The Dancers Decided To Give Their Love Another Chance
However, Peta had an inkling that Maks was about to pull the plug on their relationship.
“On the way to the airport, he said to me, ‘Why did you pack up all of your things? Why did you take all the suitcases with you?’ I’m like, ‘Well, you’re breaking up with me, right? Why would I leave stuff at your house?’” Peta remembered.
“He was just like, ‘You’re so black-and-white. Why would you take everything from the house?’” she continued. “And I was like, ‘Wait, a second, do you still want me there partially?’ Like, it was so strange. That’s how I knew, ‘OK, this guy is just going through something. Let’s give it a second.’”
Thankfully, the split didn’t last long. Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd went on to marry in 2017. Today, they’re the parents of three sons, Shai, Rio, and Milan.
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