Tori Spelling's Shocking Father's Day Decision Amid Divorce Drama

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Tori Spelling has remained silent on social media following Dean McDermott's announcement of their split, which he later deleted. The last time Spelling shared on social media was for her daughter Stella's 15th birthday party at the Beverly Hills Hilton, where she and McDermott posed alongside their children. McDermott is also the father of a son, Jack, from his previous marriage.

The following day, McDermott took to his Instagram to announce the end of his nearly two-decade-long marriage to the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum.

“It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that @torispelling and I have decided to part ways after 18 years together and raising 5 incredible children," he shared on Saturday, June 17, accompanied by nostalgic photos of the couple. "As we embark on separate journeys, we will continue to co-parent with love and provide guidance to our children during this challenging time. We kindly request that you respect our privacy as we navigate through this period, surrounded by love and support. Thank you for your understanding and compassion.”

Several hours after the initial upload, McDermott decided to remove the post from public view. On the same day, a reliable source informed We that the couple was not headed towards a divorce.

According to an insider, the couple has faced challenges like any other, but they have been actively working on their marriage by attending couple's counseling. Their love for each other remains strong, and there are no plans for a separation. The source further explained that McDermott may have posted the statement due to a possible intense argument with Tori, leading him to later regret it and delete the post.

Spelling's relationship with McDermott raised concerns in early 2021 as she was frequently seen without her wedding ring. Adding to the speculation, she disclosed in a June 2021 interview on SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis Live that they had been sleeping in separate bedrooms. In October, Spelling was photographed at an attorney's office holding papers seemingly related to child support and custody arrangements for their five children.

On Father's Day of the previous year, Spelling chose to commemorate the occasion with her friend Lance Bass and his husband, Michael Turchin. While she shared a heartfelt message about her family, McDermott was noticeably absent from her tribute.

"Spending Father's Day with my friend @lancebass and his incredible husband @michaelturchinart, along with their adorable twins Alexander & Violet, was a delightful coincidence. My talented DIY diva @stella_mcdermott08 managed to create crocheted sandals for Alexander in less than 2 hours, and Violet's pair will be ready by tomorrow," she shared in a heartfelt post in June 2022. "Wishing everyone a happy Father's Day, and being around Lance and Michael has reignited my strong desire to have another baby."