Bachelor split! DeAnna Pappas, 41, separates from Stephen Stagliano, 38, after 11 years

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Bachelor veteran DeAnna Pappas and her husband of 11 years Stephen Stagliano have announced their split.The couple - who wed in 2011 and have two children- released a statement that began, 'It is with immense sadness, Stephen & I have decided to end our relationship as a couple.

We have been working hard for a long time — both as a married couple & as individuals & have come to the conclusion to remain separate.'The 41-year-old brunette beauty was on The Bachelor in 2007 and then The Bachelorette in 2008.

Over: DeAnna Pappas and Stephen Stagliano have split up after 11 years of marriage. Seen in 2011Their children are Addison, eight, and Austin, now six.The estranged couple added: 'We remain loving parents to our beautiful children, Addison & Austin, & will continue to raise them together with love & faith.' Pappas concluded: 'We ask you to respect our privacy during this difficult time as we navigate the new normal.

We want to thank our dear friends & family for your endless support & many, many prayers during what has become the most difficult time of our lives.'She first appeared on the franchise in 2007 when she was a contestant on Brad Womack’s season of The Bachelor.