Liam Hemsworth reportedly found out about split with Miley Cyrus on social media

Liam Hemsworth reportedly found out about the split with Miley Cyrus from posts on social media. Photo / AP

Liam Hemsworth found out the news about the split with Miley Cyrus from social media, according to reports.

The New York Post is reporting the actor was blindsided about the split after a statement from Cyrus's camp went out on August 10.

The statement read: "Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time. Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what's best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy."

A source alleges this statement came as a shock to Hemsworth, who was in Australia at the time.

Days after the statement went out, Cyrus, 26, was spotted kissing Kaitlyn Carter - her rumoured girlfriend.

The singer also alluded to the split in a cryptic Instagram post on August 13, captioned "don't fight the evolution because you'll never win."

Hemsworth didn't publically address the split until August 13.

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Don’t fight evolution, because you will never win. Like the mountain I am standing on top of , which was once under water , connected with Africa , change is inevitable. The Dolomites were not created over night, it was over millions of years that this magnificent beauty was formed. My dad always told me “ Nature never hurries but it is always on time”.... it fills my heart with peace and hope KNOWING that is true. I was taught to respect the planet and its process and I am committed to doing the same with my own .... 💙

A post shared by Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus) on Aug 11, 2019 at 9:14am PDT

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Hi all Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward. This is a private matter and I have not made, nor will I be making, any comments to any journalists or media outlets. Any reported quotes attributed to me are false. Peace and Love.

A post shared by Liam Hemsworth (@liamhemsworth) on Aug 12, 2019 at 8:41pm PDT

There are conflicting reports from sources close to Hemsworth. One says the couple were separated for months and denies the actor was shocked by the news of the split.

Another says the 29 year-old Hunger Games star had been trying to save the rocky marriage but was not ready to announce the split.

Cyrus also reportedly tried to make it work.

The split came to a head when Hemsworth eventually filed for divorce in Los Angeles on August 21, and there was no comment from his representatives at the time.

Just days later, Cyrus took the stage at the VMA's and performed Slide Away live for the first time, a song rumoured to be about Hemsworth.