Why did Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison separate?

Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison have confirmed their intention to legally separate with a statement.

“After two and a half years of marriage, Courtney and Doug have decided to become legally separated.

Courtney was married at a young age. Now, at nineteen, she’s interested in exploring life as an unmarried single young adult – with the freedom to explore her independence.

Doug supports Courtney 100 per cent.

The two will share custody of their precious pup, Dourtney, remain living in the same house [for now] in separate bedrooms, and Doug will be co-managing Courtney’s career.

We love each other very much, want for each other’s happiness, and will continue being the best of friends for life.”

They’ll share custody of their dog, Dourtney, they’re denying that Courtney threw him out (and, according to CDAN, moved another guy right in), they’re sleeping in separate rooms and he’ll manage her.

After releasing the statement, they staged a photo-op without their wedding rings.

Sources tell the Daily Mail, Courtney going on Celebrity Big Brother UK alone was the last straw in their relationship.

“Courtney has changed so much since being in that house. She is more independent and just wants to have fun like any 19 year old,” says a source.