The well-known musician Darius Rucker has been in the news due to his tumultuous personal life. Subsequently, his fans are eager for details about his former partner and what led to their breakup. So, who is Darius Rucker’s ex-girlfriend and what does she do for a living?
Here is everything you need to know about Rucker’s former partner, her job, and the couple’s breakup.
Who is Darius Rucker’s ex-girlfriend?
Darius Rucker was previously in a relationship with Kate Quigley.
The duo began dating in 2020 following his separation from his wife, Beth Leonard. Soon, Rucker and Quigley went Instragam official with Quigley posting a picture with her boyfriend and their mutual friend.
What is Kate Quigley’s job?
Kate Quigley is a comedian, actress, and model.
Born on December 12, 1981, Quigley pursued her high school graduation from her hometown Canton, Ohio. After completing her high school studies, she reportedly decided to study theatrics at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. As an actress, Quigley is known for her works in The Office, Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, My Super-Overactive Imagination, and Guber, among others. As a comedian, she seems to perform regularly at places like Improv, Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, and Haha Comedy Club. Additionally, she is known for hosting Playboy TV’s Undercovers, and AVN Awards 2016.
Darius Rucker and Kate Quigley’s breakup explained
Darius Rucker and Kate Quigley had a short-lived romance. After dating for a year, the couple decided to go their separate ways. The last time the comedian shared a picture with Rucker was in May 2021. The reason behind the split was never revealed due to the couple’s decision to keep their relationship private.
In the same year, Quigley was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. Later, Rucker decided to address this news at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. He spoke up about how his ex-girlfriend is “doing great” and he feels glad she is coming out of it. However, the comedian had a bitter response to her ex’s statement. She stated on X (formerly Twitter) that he should avoid commenting on her health and he did not even call to check on her. (via Us Weekly)
In February 2024, Rucker was arrested for a casual exchange of a controlled substance and violation of vehicle registration laws. However, he was released on a bond of $10,500. Quigley took no time to hit back at her ex-lover with her social media posts.
She wrote on X that all of this is “karma,” followed by a now-deleted Instagram post. Recently, the musician received a probation sentence of 11 months and 29 days but Quigley is yet to give a reaction.