The Bridgerton starlet began dating the King of Staten Island star in February, this year, but it has now been reported that their romance has already begun to fade due to their busy work schedules making it difficult for them to spend time together.
A insider said to The Sun, “Pete and Phoebe’s romance was a real whirlwind and from the start they were both totally committed. But as time has passed, it’s become increasingly obvious it is going to be difficult to make this work. Phoebe has had back-to-back filming dates with Bridgerton in the UK. Meanwhile, Pete has been back in the US filming Saturday Night Live. Alongside that he has just started working on a new film, Meet Cute, with Kaley Cuoco.”
The couple were last seen together in July at the Wimbledon, and due to travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, they have been unable to travel across the world to see each other. (We feel you, srsly!)
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The source also added: “Phoebe and Pete were last together in the UK in July but since he flew back to the States, he’s not seen her. Obviously all the travel restrictions because of the pandemic have not helped. People can’t just jump on planes and jet around the world when they want to. It has made everything more difficult. It was pretty telling when Phoebe headed to Croatia with her mates this week rather than going to see Pete in America.”
The actress and comedian were said to be a “great couple,” but those close to the couple do not believe their relationship will “recover.”
The source continued to tell The Sun , “It was wild while it lasted and they both really care for each other. But the distance has put a strain on them.” and “Their mates think they make a great couple but the distance has made it completely unworkable. They had fun and will remain close but unless something drastic changes their relationship won’t recover.”