Former reality television star Nichole Wood has publicly disclosed that her ex-partner, Jake Wood, is currently hospitalised in a critical condition. The 31-year-old, who gained fame on Matt Agnew's season of The Bachelor, took to Instagram this week to share the distressing news with her followers.
Shocking Announcement on Social Media
In a heartfelt post, Nichole explained that she had only learned about Jake's situation a few hours prior and was still processing the information. She wrote, 'Hi everyone, I'm getting a lot of messages in regards to my child's father. I've just found out a couple hours ago myself and am still processing this information. I also don't know much. [I] just know he's in critical condition.' She expressed hope for his recovery, adding, 'I hope he does make a recovery and can get his life on track.'
Background of Their Relationship and Split
Nichole and Jake, a tradie, welcomed their daughter, Bohdi Leigh Yard, in November 2020. However, their relationship was tumultuous, with the couple splitting for good in June 2021. Fans observed Nichole moving out of their Gold Coast home with their young daughter at that time. The breakup was acrimonious, as Nichole made strong accusations against Jake in a series of Instagram Stories posts, revealing they had parted ways over multiple grievances.
She claimed they had 'split three times' prior to the final separation and recounted that Jake had once described her as his 'best friend' and said he 'couldn't live without her.' The initial split occurred in November 2020 when Nichole was 39 weeks pregnant, which she described on Instagram as 'pretty s**t' and 'another f***ing level of f***ed up.' At the time, she managed to hold back tears while telling fans she could 'go into labour any moment' and was living at her parents' home.
Focus on Motherhood and Moving Forward
Amid the turmoil, Nichole has consistently focused on her role as a mother. She shared images of little Bohdi smiling, captioning one with, 'I will always keep you safe baby girl.' Another post showed her holding her daughter while asking followers for housing recommendations, writing, 'Looking for a place for us two. Hola.' Shortly after her pregnancy announcement, she uploaded a sonogram to Instagram Stories with the heart-breaking caption, 'I'm so glad that at least out of this I have you baby girl. Just you and me.'
Nichole announced Bohdi's birth on November 21, 2020, posting, 'I know everyone is patiently waiting. Bubs and I are doing great, will post a photo of her soon.' Her journey on The Bachelor, where she made it to the tenth episode and famously arrived on a motorcycle to meet Matt Agnew, has kept her in the public eye since.
This recent development adds another layer to her personal story, highlighting the challenges of co-parenting and health crises. For immediate support, individuals can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au, or call 000 in emergencies.
