Alice Evans has sparked fresh speculation about her tumultuous split from ex-husband Ioan Gruffudd after sharing a cryptic social media post featuring a chessboard. The actress, known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, appeared to take a thinly-veiled swipe at her former partner with the caption: "You lost."
The post comes just hours after Gruffudd revealed what he described as "gut-wrenching" texts allegedly sent by Evans to their daughters during their highly publicised and venomous divorce. The couple, who were married for over a decade, have been locked in a bitter custody battle since their separation in 2021.
A Game of Chess or a War of Words?
Evans' latest social media activity has left followers wondering whether the chessboard imagery was a deliberate metaphor for their ongoing feud. The Welsh actor Gruffudd, famous for his roles in Fantastic Four and Harrow, has previously accused Evans of parental alienation.
Sources close to the former couple suggest the relationship breakdown has been particularly acrimonious, with both parties making serious allegations against each other in court documents. The leaked text messages, which Gruffudd claims were sent to their two daughters, allegedly contain damaging remarks about their father.
The Fallout Continues
Legal experts following the case suggest that Evans' chessboard post could be interpreted as a strategic move in their ongoing legal battle. "High-profile divorces often play out in the court of public opinion as much as in actual courtrooms," noted celebrity divorce analyst Miranda Cross. "Social media has become a new battleground for warring exes."
Fans of the former couple have expressed sadness at the increasingly bitter nature of their split, with many taking to social media to plead for a resolution that prioritises the wellbeing of their children. The case continues to highlight the challenges of navigating divorce in the public eye.
