Valerie Bertinelli And Boyfriend Call It Quits 6 Months After Going Instagram Official

Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough's whirlwind romance has ended just six months after they made their relationship Instagram official.

This news comes just over a month after the Golden Globe Awards winner openly discussed her personal challenges, including her struggles with food. 

Valerie Bertinelli's split from Mike Goodnough follows a brief but highly publicized relationship, leaving many curious about how she will navigate and share this next chapter of her life.

Bertinelli and Goodnough have decided to part ways after several months of a long-distance relationship. The pair reportedly began dating in January, with Bertinelli living in Los Angeles and Goodnough based on the East Coast.

Their relationship became public on April 3 when the 64-year-old brought her beau to the filming of "The Drew Barrymore Show." However, despite the initial excitement, the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship seem to have taken their toll.

According to PEOPLE, a source confirmed that the couple is no longer together. "They are no longer in a relationship," the insider stated emphatically. 

Earlier this year, Bertinelli had expressed optimism about their connection, saying they never went more than three weeks without seeing each other. Yet, by July, she admitted to PEOPLE that the relationship had "been challenging," especially with her busy summer schedule.

Bertinelli's brief relationship with Goodnough began with an unexpected connection sparked by a comment on one of her Instagram posts. In an April cover story with PEOPLE, the actress recalled their first interaction, stating:

"It was strictly platonic, but there was something about him that I connected with that felt familiar. A comfort level. He felt like a kindred spirit."

They started chatting in January, and their connection quickly grew stronger. Bertinelli admitted she was drawn to his "beautiful timbre" and tried to ignore the undeniable chemistry they shared.

As their relationship blossomed, the couple made their public debut at the Daytime Emmys in June, with Bertinelli praising the writer on social media. Goodnough also expressed his amazement at their bond, calling it a "gift" in a heartfelt Substack post.

Before their recent breakup, The Blast observed that Bertinelli shared a sweet, public moment with the "Hoarse Whisperings" writer, officially posting their photo together on Instagram.

The snapshot, set to Taylor Swift's romantic track "So High School," featured Bertinelli and Goodnough flashing matching smiles, their closeness evident as Bertinelli rested her head on his shoulder.

In the post's caption, the "Hot in Cleveland" actress referenced the lyrics of Swift's song, expressing her happiness with lines like, "I'll drink what you think, and I'm high from smokin' your jokes all d-mn night." 

The TV personality further tagged Goodnough's Instagram handle, reaffirming their connection.

Bertinelli's Instagram post officially showcasing her relationship with Goodnough was met with heartfelt messages from followers who could not get enough of their connection.

One user joyfully wrote, "This has got to be the happiest I've ever been watching water seek its own level. Mazel tov." Another fan added, "Oh Valerie, I'm loving this for you and for him because you're amazing. Aaah, I love, love!"

Many fans expressed admiration for Goodnough's gentle nature, with one commenting, "His eyes exude kindness, care, and compassion."

The positive energy continued with messages like, "Valerie, I can't tell you how ecstatic I am y'all found each other. We haven't seen you this happy in a long time. I pray y'all be forever happy together xxxx Love you always xxxx [Thank you] for sharing."

Months before her recent breakup, Bertinelli was making headlines for a significant personal achievement. Known for her candidness about her relationship with food, the actress opened up about another life change that took center stage—her decision to quit drinking.

The Blast reported in September that Bertinelli posted a selfie to Instagram celebrating six months of sobriety. The Food Network star captioned the photo simply, "Six months. No alcohol," marking a powerful milestone in her journey.

The post quickly garnered attention, including likes from notable figures such as Bravo's Andy Cohen. Followers flooded the comments section with their own stories of overcoming alcohol.

Given Valerie Bertinelli's openness and resilience, it remains to be seen how she will navigate the next chapter of her personal journey.