Cody Simpson's sister hints that singer is 'happy' after split with Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon

Alli Simpson has hinted at the circumstances surrounding her brother Cody Simpson's split with Emma McKeon.

The podcaster was the first to confirm the breakup on Wednesday, but has stayed coy on many of the details. 

'It's not my space to speak for them or talk about their journey,' the 27-year-old told the Daily Telegraph.

'Break-ups are never easy, whether you're in the public eye or not,' she continued. 

Alli hinted that her brother was 'happy' with his decision to part ways with the Olympian after four years together. 

'I'm just happy if both of them are happy. I'm sure they'll address things in their own time,' she said. 

Alli earlier told The Morning Show that her pop star brother and the Olympic swimmer have 'moved on' and stressed that she 'has love' for Emma. 

'She is like sunshine in human form, so I'm just so happy they can move forward,' Alli said.

While Alli did not share a reason for the split, she explained that the pair want privacy as they navigate the future.  

'I don't want to speak for either of them, this is their private time and their business and I love them both dearly,' she said. 

The couple, who began dating in April 2022, sparked breakup speculation after it appeared as if they were living increasingly separate lives.

They seemed to subtly address the gossip on Monday when they shared separate Instagram photos from Melrose Place Farmers Market in Los Angeles. 

Cody, 29, posted photos which saw him enjoying a punnet of blueberries as he walked around the market to inspect the stalls.  

Emma, 31, also uploaded images from the same area, including one which showed similar punnets of blueberries sitting on a table at a fruit and veg stall.

However, they continued to keep fans guessing as they did not tag each other or take photos together, despite apparently being in the same area at the same time.

Cody and Emma were last pictured together at a public event in December, when Emma attended the launch of a watch collection as an ambassador for Omega.

Meanwhile, Cody last posted about Emma in November when they walked the red carpet at the ARIA Awards together.

While they continue to follow each other online, it would appear they have stopped engaging with each other's content.

Emma didn't interact with Cody's 29th birthday post in January. 

She didn't like the post or comment, nor did she make her own public tribute to celebrate his big day.

They also did not share Christmas or New Year's Eve posts together.  

Despite once being common fixtures at major sporting events as a couple, they also weren't pictured together at the Australian Open. 

Cody performed the national anthem at the tennis competition, and Emma was in attendance as a spectator, but they were not seen spending time together.

The pop star now spends much of his time in LA, where he initially moved in 2010, as he makes a return to his music career after he failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Meanwhile, Emma has remained behind in Australia, enjoying her retirement after becoming an eight-time world record holder and Olympic medallist in swimming.

They further sparked speculation when they sold their Gold Coast home last year, two years after they jointly purchased the new build. 

They secured the five-bedroom Labrador house in January 2023 for $1.826 million, sparing no expense to create their dream home together.