Yes, you read that right! High School Musical star, Vanessa Hudgens has reportedly split from her long-time beau and actor, Austin Butler after nearly nine years.

The rumor, that has been making the rounds for quite some time now, gained traction after the duo didn't post pictures together around the holiday season and the internet cannot keep calm! 

 

 

 

 

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According to a source close to the two, they ended their long-term relationship at the end of 2019, saying "Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup."

 

 

 

 

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Needless to say, their fans did not take this well! The internet has been exploding with distress over this split and the reviews hold a variety. While some fans are downright heart-broken, some are channeling their inner desire via thirst tweets. Have a look: 

Zac Efron rn hearing about Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler’s break up pic.twitter.com/Hg1biErLwX

— Bridget Kenney (@bridget_kenney) January 14, 2020

Austin Butler is single, this is not a drill. pic.twitter.com/JdLefIRLCm

— dira (@in_diraa_) January 14, 2020

not to be one of those people but this Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler breakup feels personal. Goodbye. pic.twitter.com/GuBoAQAeL1

— kneegurs à paris (@agapetamar) January 14, 2020

if austin butler won’t wife vanessa hudgens i will pic.twitter.com/50mCF2hCum

— (@chrrycanyonmoon) January 14, 2020

austin butler if ur reading this i blocked my bf and there’s only so much time until he notices i am free friday night if u want to hang out with me friday night when i am free https://t.co/SGV8qQV0bt

— kurn (@pceluvpotatoes) January 14, 2020

zac efron after reading that vanessa hudgens and austin butler split up pic.twitter.com/oyB8V7xBvZ

— scott pilgrim (@Brooke_SP4) January 15, 2020

vanessa hudgens and austin butler broke up so it‘s officially true that real love doesn‘t exist pic.twitter.com/SFRZJg8fbA

— maja (@migrainedun) January 14, 2020

Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler really broke up after 9 years. No one talk to me, I’m mourning. pic.twitter.com/dRIG66A7H3

— wan (@thefIoridaprjec) January 14, 2020

me logging on to twitter and seeing Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler trending pic.twitter.com/5WENUr0Wr2

— ari (@ariana_emami) January 15, 2020