In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Hays thanked her fans for their “kind words and support” following her split from Kaii
TikToker Danae Hays and her wife Mandie Kaii have separated.
The content creator and comedian confirmed the news during her first tour, which runs through December. She shared a heartfelt message on Instagram and TikTok explaining the reason behind her decision to go her separate ways.
“We are both deeply saddened to announce that we have decided to part ways,” Hays began the post. “This decision was not easy for us as we both have so much love and respect for each other… but it is truly what is best for both of us. We have felt the love you have for us for years and have embraced it with gratitude.”
“We know that a large part of our relationship has been in the public eye, but we would greatly appreciate it if you would respect our privacy as we go through this extremely difficult time. We love you all,” she continued.
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE provided by Hays’ rep, she further addressed the split and thanked fans for their “kind words and support.”
“I am so grateful to all of you for giving me the time to process this and close this chapter,” the statement continued. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the road with my fans and doing what I enjoy most… making people laugh! Hopefully you can come to a show soon and we can make this a beautiful story about how much fun the tour is!”
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