Former NFL star Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and real estate agent Sharelle Rosado, known from the reality series Selling Tampa, have officially ended their nearly two-year engagement. Rosado shared the news on social media platform X, announcing the split and requesting fans to stop tagging them together. “Chad and I are no longer together please stop tagging us. He is a free man ladies,” she wrote.
This marks the end of their high-profile relationship, which began in 2020 when they made their romance public on Instagram. The couple later took their relationship a step further in January 2023 when Johnson proposed with a 7.5-carat ring. They share a two-year-old daughter, Serenity, whom they welcomed in January 2022.
Hints of Separation: Social Media Silence
Hints of their separation started surfacing over the past few weeks, although the exact date they parted ways remains unclear. Johnson, 46, shared a playful GIF on social media in response to Rosado’s announcement, showing “Arrested Development” character George Michael walking with his head down. He also posted a light-hearted image of a stick figure with its arms out, accompanied by a message saying, “I love you this much,” leaving fans to wonder about the relationship’s final stages.
As recently as October 4, Johnson posted a video of Rosado in the gym, and Rosado shared a supportive post on October 16, promoting Johnson’s appearance on the show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” Despite these supportive gestures, the couple has now publicly confirmed their split.
Johnson and Rosado: A Look Back at Their Relationship
Chad Johnson and Sharelle Rosado’s romance began in 2020, and they became a couple that was frequently in the spotlight. Their relationship and engagement had fans invested, particularly after Johnson’s elaborate proposal in January 2023. The couple’s journey also included building their family with the birth of their daughter, Serenity.
Rosado, in past interviews, spoke about Johnson’s past and her understanding of it. In 2021, she publicly defended him, explaining that everyone has made mistakes and that they had moved past any past controversies. “People go through things, people make mistakes, and you learn from them. If you base things off of mistakes that people made then you’ll never make it in life,” Rosado said, showing her supportive stance toward Johnson.
End of an Era for the Former Couple
The news of their split is bittersweet for fans who followed their journey together from Selling Tampa to various public appearances. Although the reason for their split has not been detailed, both Johnson and Rosado’s recent social media activity suggests they are now on separate paths, navigating co-parenting their daughter, Serenity.
For now, both continue to focus on their individual projects and careers, with Johnson making regular appearances on television and Rosado engaged in her real estate business. The former couple’s split marks the end of a public chapter, yet they remain linked through their shared parenting journey.
