December has long earned a reputation as the internet’s favourite “dumping day” — a time when even the most public relationships seem to unravel. From cricket stars to Hollywood icons, this month has witnessed breakups that echo across social media, tabloids and hearts alike. Here are six of the most talked-about couple splits and rumored break-ups that happened in December.
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News1811-12-2025, 19:35

December: The Month of Breakups? 6 Celebrity Splits & Rumors

  • December is often dubbed the "dumping day" for relationships, especially among celebrities.
  • Psychologists suggest holiday stress, end-of-year reflections, and unresolved issues contribute to December breakups.
  • Recent high-profile examples include rumored splits like Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet (Dec 2025) and Smriti Mandhana & Palash Muchhal calling off their wedding (early Dec 2025).
  • Past celebrity breakups in December include an iconic 2003 split, a Bollywood couple in 2013, a supermodel/pop star duo in 2016, and a TV couple in 2023.

Why It Matters: December's holiday stress frequently causes celebrity breakups, impacting relationship trends.

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