Susie Bradley has publicly addressed the end of her marriage to former NRL player Todd Carney, revealing that a “betrayal” led to irreconcilable differences. Bradley, who gained public recognition from her appearance on “Married At First Sight,” shared her feelings in an Instagram video on Monday night, marking her first public statement on the separation.
Marriage Ends Amidst Betrayal
In the candid video, Bradley, 33, stated, “I’ve separated due to there was a betrayal and now our differences are irreconcilable.” She described the situation as “shitty” but expressed a desire to move forward. “It is what it is. I want to move forward and I wanna feel good about that,” she explained, noting that this was her first experience with the loss of a marriage. She indicated that sharing her journey online was a way for her to cope and process the heartbreak.
Bradley acknowledged that her decision to discuss the separation publicly might not resonate with everyone, giving followers permission to unfollow if they preferred not to see her posts. “This is purely about me and my life moving forward,” she asserted. She emphasized that her intention was not to cause harm but to navigate her own experience. “Anything I say on here is me purely being silly about my own experience, it’s not to harm,” Bradley said. “If you’re in a similar situation, I feel like I should include, obviously I have a broken heart. It’s not a secret. That’s what all this s*** is about. Trying to make that feel better.”
She also used the platform to advocate for greater kindness and support during relationship breakdowns. “Maybe we can all forge a new path to separations and everyone can be just a lot nicer during these horrible times,” she suggested.
Navigating Breakup Grief Publicly
Bradley’s statement follows her confirmation over the weekend that her marriage had concluded after approximately 18 months. She had previously shared on Instagram that she was experiencing “break-up grief.” In one post, she wrote, “I know without doubt I’m probably going to crash and burn very soon. But f**k it’s a roller coaster so just gotta roll with it, I guess.” She added that she found comfort in seeing others share their own struggles during difficult times.
Earlier posts also touched upon the emotional toll of the separation. In a video shared during a walk, she confessed, “posting this partly for attention and partly because my heart is actually f**king broken.” She further elaborated in her caption, stating that much of what is shared online is for validation and attention, but that she was aiming for transparency. “And honestly, I’m learning there’s nothing wrong with letting people show up for you when you’re not feeling your best – so f**k it,” she wrote.
Background of the Relationship
Rumors of the couple’s split first emerged in June, when Bradley posted a cryptic message seemingly directed at women who pursue married men. One of her posts read, “I will never hate the girl before or after me, but the one who knew about me and still went for it, I hope your teeth fall out.” She also shared a video questioning the definition of infidelity, stating, “‘I didn’t cheat.’ Okay but you entertained women, hid things, crossed boundaries, and made me question myself. What exactly do you call that then?” Bradley indicated that this sentiment resonated with her situation.
Susie Bradley and Todd Carney, 40, were married in January of the previous year in an outdoor ceremony at their Gold Coast home. Their relationship has seen several ups and downs, including a second engagement announcement in May 2024. The couple had previously reconciled in May 2023 after calling off their initial engagement in 2022.
The couple welcomed their second child, a son named King Daryl Carney, on February 22, 2026, following IVF treatment. King joined their family shortly after the pair had celebrated their union. Bradley, who is also a mother to three children, including her daughter Baby from a previous relationship, began dating Carney in 2019. Carney took on a stepfather role to Baby.
Moving Forward
Bradley’s public sharing of her marital breakdown highlights a personal approach to processing significant life changes. By detailing her experiences on social media, she aims to find solace and move towards healing, while also encouraging a more compassionate societal response to relationship endings.
