Frankie Muniz and Paige Price Muniz have addressed online criticism surrounding their divorce announcement, explaining why the actor removed an earlier social media post and replaced it with a revised version following backlash. Frankie confirmed that he and Paige had decided to end their marriage after six years. The announcement revealed that the pair had privately separated before making the news public and emphasised that they would continue raising their son together while maintaining a close friendship.
Original Post and Backlash
The original Instagram post included a video of Frankie, Paige and their five-year-old son Mauz dancing together to We The Kings' song "Check Yes Juliet." The caption explained that, after ten years together, they had realised their relationship was strongest as close friends and committed co-parents. However, the post attracted criticism from some social media users, leading Frankie to delete it. He later uploaded the same written statement alongside a family photograph instead of the video.
Paige Defends Their Decision
Paige addressed the reaction publicly by commenting on Frankie's updated Instagram post. She apologised that he had felt compelled to remove what she described as an old, happy family video because of negative comments from strangers online. She also defended the way they had chosen to announce their separation, saying divorce is never something to celebrate but insisting that they remain on the same team despite ending their marriage. Paige criticised those who questioned their decision to share a joyful family memory, arguing that people had unfairly scrutinised a situation they were handling with mutual respect.
Frankie's Statement of Gratitude
Frankie's statement similarly focused on gratitude rather than conflict. He thanked Paige for the sacrifices she had made throughout their relationship, saying she had put her own dreams on hold while supporting his career. He also made clear that their respect for one another had not changed and that they intended to continue working together through Muniz Racing while sharing parenting responsibilities.
Supportive Response from Followers
The revised announcement drew supportive messages from many followers, with several fans saying they appreciated the couple's mature approach. Some commented that the original video had demonstrated a healthy example of two parents choosing kindness despite ending their marriage. Others wrote that seeing an amicable separation was reassuring, particularly for people who had experienced difficult divorces within their own families.
Relationship Timeline and Future
Frankie and Paige began dating in 2016 before becoming engaged in 2018. They married in 2019 and welcomed their son Mauz in March 2021. During their relationship, Paige frequently supported Frankie's return to professional motorsport, with the couple becoming involved in Muniz Racing alongside their family life. Although the marriage has come to an end, both have consistently framed the separation as one built on mutual appreciation rather than animosity. Their public statements have centred on preserving stability for their son and continuing to support one another personally and professionally.
