Trixie Mattel and long-time partner David Silver have separated.

The 35-year-old made the comments in a new video shared on Monday (December 30). RuPaul’s Drag Race Star, whose real name is Brian Firkusconfirmed speculation that he and David, a filmmaker and producer, have split after eight years of dating.

Read on to find out more…“The other thing I had to tell you about…it’s not exactly my favorite topic, but some of you somehow figured it out and speculated about it for a while.” Trixie shared in a video on YouTube. “David and I separated some time ago. And it feels like you, who know me – but don’t really know me in real life – are the last to know. Everyone in my world has known about this for quite some time.”

The All stars 3 The winner continued: “It feels crazy that I haven’t figured it out on the internet yet, but I’ve been waiting for the right moment and the right way.” (But) the longer I waited, the stranger it seemed to me pretended I hadn’t said anything. And then my break came and went. I’m worried about talking about things like that because I’ve learned during breaks that even if I say ‘I need a break’ and stuff like that, it gets written about.”

“And I wish (the reason for the breakup) was fabulous, dramatic and sensational.” Trixie added. “I wish there was more to say. But that’s not suggestive. It’s just… it happened. I rehearsed how I would talk about it on camera a number of times. I didn’t know what to say.”

Trixie And David They have been together since 2016 and have worked on several projects together over the years, including the opening of the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs.

“It’s been a very long relationship and many parts of it will always make me very happy… it just feels like I haven’t told you anything good and in some ways that’s very old news now.” Trixie divided. “It’s not old, but it is old. It feels old in the sense of a break and a lot of exercise, therapy and processing. It feels like it’s been a million years now, but it’s just hard for me because I feel like I welcome everyone into my personal life.

“I’ve had the privilege of doing shows and telling you a compelling love story in my life, and it was disappointing that I couldn’t make up for that.” Trixie Continuation. “In some ways it feels like telling you there is no Santa Claus, but I really care about this person.”

“I will always take care of this person. I love our motel. I love all of our business ventures,” the reality star continued. “Being creative with him was one of the highlights of my life. You know, all of my exes, everyone I’ve ever been with, (they don’t) really leave my orbit. I really still care about these people… and like I said, it’s not new information.”

Trixie concluded: “I’m happy to tell you now, but it’s a new year, (and) it’s a new mood.” I hate to even have to say it, but I also didn’t want to go into the new year and continued not to mention it.”

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