Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, has finally opened up on why she chose not to publicly address her divorce from Patrick Doyle.
The former couple got married in 2004 and finalised their divorce in early 2023. Despite their separation, they have continued to maintain a professional working relationship on screen.
In 2022, Patrick married Olufunmilayo Doyle, later confirming the union publicly in March 2023.
Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, Ireti said her silence was intentional, stressing that “it’s none of the public’s business”.
She explained that the only individuals she owed any explanation to were family members and close friends who were present at the beginning of their marriage.
The 58-year-old actress added that she is “not accountable to [the] larger audience who do not care”.
“First of all you did not hear anything because it was none of your business. Two people come together and decided to get married. There is a celebration,” she said.
“If you do it right you have a few friends and family around you and you carry on with life.
“Sadly or unfortunately, something goes wrong, you can no longer continue on the journey to life together.
“The only people you owe explanation to only if at all, are those family and friends that gathered on Day one. You see this larger audience that you are performing for they do not care.”
Ireti also spoke about deliberately avoiding clickbait on social media, noting that although the end of any relationship can be painful, it is important to reflect and learn from past experiences.
“And God forbid, I personally, knowingly, give myself up for click bait. Why are you bleeding all over the internet. You are not going to win. Who are you explaining your to?” she asked.
“The end of any relationship is painful. Whatever the circumstances. I am not apportioning blame. Sit down and understand what went wrong for the sole purpose of not making the same mistakes again.”