At the beginning of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 7, Whitney Rose’s marriage to Justin Rose was already in crisis. Today, Whitney and Justin are no longer together, but the two have not yet ruled out the possibility of a reconciliation in the future.
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During Episode 2 of RHOSLC, Whitney revealed that she needed some “space away from Justin,” as they sat down for a tearful discussion on how to navigate their separation. In the conversation, which was filmed around February 2026, she shared her plans to “fully move” all of her belongings into their guest bedroom, while they tried to “figure out” their next steps.
“You have to understand, Justin, like, I love you deeply,” Whitney said. “I love our life. I love our family. This is still us.” She went on to add that she wanted to keep their separation “very private,” noting that they were “just taking it literally day by day,” anyway.
“Because I love Justin and I love our family, I want to be very intentional and take my time and make sure I know what I want explicitly before I make any radical decisions,” Whitney elaborated in a confessional. “It’s so hard, especially when the kids, they’re gonna be affected. It’s just so much pressure.”
Read on for everything to know about Whitney and Justin’s relationship and split, in addition to all of the latest updates on where their marriage stands today.
How long have Whitney Rose and Justin Rose been together?
At the time of their separation, Whitney and Justin had been together for roughly 17 years.Â
How did Whitney Rose meet Justin Rose?
“When I met Justin, it wasn’t just meeting a man,” Whitney previously told Bravo Insider in November 2024. “It was an instant soul connection where I knew this person was going to be in my life. I just didn’t know how.”
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When did Whitney Rose and Justin Rose get married?
Whitney was 22 years old when she and Justin got engaged, and they were married in November 2009. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Whitney and Justin renewed their wedding vows during RHOSLC Season 1.
How many kids do Whitney Rose and Justin Rose have?
As of RHOSLC‘s Sept. 23 episode, Whitney and Justin had yet to tell Bobbie and Brooks that they were taking some time apart. After Whitney remarked that “they had to have sensed something by now,” Justin was dubious of that fact, recalling a recent conversation in which the kids said that they thought that their “biggest fight” ever was over a gifted coupon.
Speaking to Us Weekly in September, Whitney shared an update that her and Justin’s children have been “super supportive,” now that they know what’s going on. “They have so much love and support around them that their life hasn’t really changed much,” Whitney said.
Are Whitney Rose and Justin Rose still together?
No, Whitney and Justin are still not together today. In the same interview with Us, Whitney said that she and Justin officially separated in late May 2026. Â As for their current living situation, Whitney added that she and Justin “share two places,” an apartment and their marital home, and “rotate between” them, in order to make the transition easier on their kids. Meanwhile, they are still very much involved in each other’s daily lives.
“Justin and I work together. We co-parent. We do everything together,” Whitney told the outlet. “So, from the kids’ perspective, I would imagine, I mean, based on their feedback, it’s more peaceful. It’s better.”
Why did Whitney Rose and Justin Rose split?
During RHOSLC Season 7, Whitney admitted that it was “hard to articulate” what had let her and Justin to reach the point where their marriage was crumbling. However, the Wild Rose Beauty founder did underscore the fact that “the loss of the business” that she partnered with Justin on “really took a toll on our relationship.”
Whitney elaborated in a confessional, “Disagreeing and arguing about the business snowballed into arguing about everything, down to, like, what’s for dinner. If I answer it wrong, he’s mad at me. If he insinuates something, I’m mad at him. And there’s no resolution. So, as scary as it is, space away from Justin is what I need.”
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What are Whitney and Justin Rose’s next steps amid their separation?
In her recent interview with Us Weekly, Whitney said that she and Justin are selling Wild Rose Beauty, before teasing “a huge announcement” coming at the end of 2026. “Next steps right now, we’re just taking it day by day,” she added. “We’re focused on the kids and the business and just putting a pause on our marriage.”
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