Heartbreak has hit the Home and Away community as actor Charlie Clausen has officially announced his divorce from his wife after a decade of marriage — and the reason behind

the split has left fans shocked, divided, and, in many cases, deeply angry. The Australian actor, best known to Home and Away viewers for his memorable time on the long-running soap,

confirmed the separation in a brief but emotional statement released this week. What was once considered one of the industry’s most private and stable relationships has quietly come to an end,

marking the close of a ten-year marriage that many believed would last a lifetime.

According to sources close to the former couple, the split did not come from sudden conflict, but from a growing emotional distance driven by career priorities and prolonged absence, particularly Clausen’s increasing professional commitments outside the home. Insiders claim the actor’s demanding schedule, extended periods away, and focus on personal projects created a strain that gradually became impossible to repair.

“The love was there,” one source revealed. “But the marriage started to feel like it came second. That imbalance built resentment over time.”

While the couple reportedly attempted to work through their issues privately, the emotional gap continued to widen. Eventually, the decision was made to part ways — a move described as “painful but inevitable.”

Fans, however, have reacted strongly — and not all with sympathy.

Social media platforms were flooded with emotional responses within hours of the announcement, with many expressing anger over what they see as a prioritisation of career over family. Longtime supporters voiced frustration that a relationship spanning a decade could dissolve due to choices they believe were avoidable.

“So many people would give anything for a ten-year marriage,” one fan wrote. “Walking away because work came first is heartbreaking.”

Others criticised the lack of public acknowledgment of the wife’s sacrifices, noting that she remained largely out of the spotlight throughout Clausen’s career, offering support from behind the scenes.

“She stood by him while he chased his dreams,” another fan commented. “It feels unfair that she’s the one left picking up the pieces.”

Despite the backlash, those close to Clausen insist the decision was mutual and made with deep sadness rather than hostility. The actor is said to be struggling emotionally with the public response, particularly given his long-standing desire to keep his personal life private.

Industry colleagues have quietly expressed support, describing the situation as a reminder of how unforgiving fame can be when personal struggles become public property. “People forget actors are human,” one peer shared. “Divorce isn’t failure — it’s grief.”

For Home and Away fans, the news is another sobering reminder that behind the familiar faces and beloved characters are real lives facing real pain. Charlie Clausen’s announcement has sparked conversation not only about relationships under pressure, but about the unseen cost of success.

As the dust settles, one thing is clear: this is not just the end of a marriage — it’s the closing of a deeply personal chapter, and the beginning of a difficult, very public healing process.