Former Euphoria co-stars Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike have broken up. She has shared the painful details of the breakup, specifically how Schafer found out that he had cheated on her, in a recent interview.
The two had been in a relationship since the beginning of 2022, were under public scrutiny because their on-screen chemistry elicited fan interest, but it finally came to an end: brokenness and discredit for Schafer.
UPDATE: Hunter Schafer reveals Dominic Fike cheated on her and she found out by going through his phone:
“Part of why the relationship ended is because I got cheated on for the first time. That fundamentally changed me as a person… I went to the phone — which I’m not proud of.” pic.twitter.com/vT7edn6ZoS
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When the news of this scandal broke out, reactions reached social media within no time. The fans sided with Schafer, sympathizing with her situation and condemning the acts of Feke. What came to light is the fact that celebrity relationships do not involve just two people; rather, they involve many people who take sides and express their viewpoints on several different platforms. This huge discussion did not underline the personal effect on Schafer but also reiterated the social interest shown by people in the private lives of celebrities.
The status of Schafer and Fike’s relationship is unclear following the cheating scandal. It is not clear if they have officially broken up or are trying to work things out between them. Without question, the exposure must have brought in a lot of strain and complication into their relationship. Only time will tell, as fans and onlookers anticipate what will happen next with the young couple, whose personal lives seem to be filled with drama in every twist. The vagueness adds to all that drama going on in their personal life.
The media have well covered the scandal; different reports show how all of this is bound to affect the lives of Schafer and Fike. Most of the stories compare the scandal with their on-film roles in Euphoria—both characters enmeshed in complicated love affairs. That parallel fueled even more interest among the public since it blurred the line between fictional and real life struggles. All this chaos in the media did not only affect Schafer’s personal life, it also had some professional repercussions for her.
Dominic Fike has yet to comment on cheating allegations. What actually seemed to increase fan and media speculation was his silence on the matter. Naturally, with the lack of any formal statement, several questions arise, continuing the debate and thereby retaining public interest. The reluctance of Fike to comment let these rumors multiply and kept the story alive in people’s eyes.
The scandal has, therefore, impacted Schafer’s and Fike’s careers. On the other hand, Hunter Schafer appears to be doing fine amid all the personal drama. She is still performing well in terms of relevance within the entertainment industry both as an actress and social justice advocate. However, Dominic Fike would appear not to be causing so much commotion about his music life after the allegations. He is currently working on new materials but less hyped considering all that transpired and saw his name wave all over news headlines.
