Criss Angel and his wife Shaunyl Benson have split after a 13-year relationship.
The couple, who previously divorced and then remarried, each went to their social media pages on Friday to vent about their relationship issues.
Angel, a magician who is a major act in Las Vegas, wrote a long note to his fans about a person in his life who was a ‘narcissist.’
‘Earlier today, I made the decision to stop following a narcissist – an individual who disrupted a beautiful family in pursuit of someone else,’ the 57-year-old expressed in white text against a black background.
‘Please refrain from supporting someone who has harmed the lives of innocent children and those around them. I appreciate all the love and support during this challenging time. Yours faithfully, Xcriss,’ he added.
His Instagram bio also underwent a change, indicating he was ‘single’: ‘Single Father of 3 Beautiful Kids❤️.’ He no longer follows his wife on the platform.
Daily Mail has reached out to Angel’s rep but did not immediately hear back.
Criss Angel and his wife Shaunyl Benson have split
Angel and Benson share three child together: Johnny, 11, Xristos Yanni, six, and Illusia, three
Angel and Benson, 34, share three children: Johnny, 11, Xristos Yanni, six, and Illusia, three.
Johnny battled B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on and off for years but has been cancer-free since January 2022.
The illusionist shared with Extra that the toughest aspect of his son’s cancer journey was witnessing the ‘hell’ his child endured. ‘Seeing my kid go through that ordeal without understanding what was happening,’ Criss expressed.
The couple wed in February 2015 after three years of dating, but reportedly divorced shortly after. In 2023, the illusionist proposed to her again.
Previously, Benson wrote: ‘A perpetual promise from my ex-husband/current boyfriend/future husband lol within our own unique bubble. Cheers to our adventurous journey over the past almost 11 years with numerous bumps and detours. But despite everything, my love, you remain THE one. @crissangel forever and ever, baby.’
Following Angel’s controversial post this week, Benson responded in a video. Without naming specific individuals, she mentioned that ‘someone is attempting to defame’ her and disclosed she had concluded a ’13-year relationship.’
She also shared Angel’s post on her story as she hit back at cheating claims.
And she did admit that she ‘sent a message to a rock star’ when she felt lonely but he did not answer back.
For the past two months she has taken to Instagram to talk about speaking her ‘truth’ and how she has been in pain.
In September she wrote, ‘Let’s talk LIES and how it’s actually a form of black magic. I know that’s a wild term but if you’re telling lies, you’re actually trying to manipulate somebody else’s reality… ✨.’
‘Today I stopped following a narcissist – somebody who destroyed a beautiful family in pursuit of another man,’ the 57-year-old wrote in white over a black background. ‘Please Do NOT support someone who has damaged the lives of beautiful children and everyone around them. Thank you all for your love and support during this very difficult time. Loyally yours, Xcriss’
They seemed happy earlier this year in a vacation photo shared to Instagram
Angel, a magician who is a major act in Las Vegas , wrote a long note to his fans about a person in his life who was a ‘narcissist’
Benson took to Instagram to reveal she was single and hit back at Angel’s post
She also posted, ‘When they come to burn you down but they forget that you come doused in gasoline.
‘I dare you to light the match, because the fire will only help me rise.
‘That’s the funny thing that people forget about money.. it’s only powerful in the worldly realm.’
The influencer finished with, ‘But like Jesus said, be in the world not of it.’
Angel, who is friends with Tommy Lee and Marc Anthony, has had a magic show in Las Vegas for decades.
The Long Island, New York native who is of Greek origin is often referred to as one of the world’s most successful illusionists.
Angel pictured in 2016. He is known for starring in the hit television show Criss Angel Mindfreak and the stage show Criss Angel MINDFREAK LIVE! (previously Criss Angel Believe) at the Luxor casino in Las Vegas
With his wife and son in a hospital
Angel began his career in New York City, before moving to Las Vegas.
He is known for starring in the hit television show Criss Angel Mindfreak and the stage show Criss Angel MINDFREAK LIVE! (previously Criss Angel Believe) at the Luxor casino in Las Vegas.
He then moved to the Criss Angel Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
He also produced and starred in the TV series Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars on CW, Criss Angel BeLIEve on Spike TV, a one-hour special Trick’d on A&E, and the reality competition show Phenomenon on NBC.
In 2017, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
