Kortney and Dave Wilson, the HGTV couple from “Masters of Flip,” announced their divorce in December 2019 after nearly 18 years of marriage, but they have never publicly shared one single, clear reason for the split.

Official Statement

In a joint Instagram post, they said:
“It is with a very heavy heart that we share with all of you that after nearly 18 years of marriage, we have decided to separate. As most of you know, there is so much more to every story and ours is no different. What we want you to know most of all is that we have the utmost love and respect for one another”.

They emphasized that the decision was mutual and that they remained committed to co‑parenting their three children and maintaining a respectful relationship.

Commonly Cited Reasons (From Interviews & Shows)

Over the years, Kortney has hinted at several underlying issues in their marriage, especially in interviews and podcasts:

  • Different personalities and work styles
    Kortney described herself as very analytical, type‑A, and deadline‑driven, while Dave is more laid‑back and flexible. She said this imbalance created tension, especially when they worked together on “Masters of Flip”.

She admitted that by the end of Season 4, she was “fighting for my marriage” and realized their professional partnership had to end if they wanted to save their personal relationship.

  • Struggles with work-life balance
    Their HGTV show blurred the lines between business and marriage, making it hard to “leave it at the front door” each day. The pressure of filming, renovating, and managing a brand together reportedly added strain over time.
  • Different visions for life and family
    Kortney has spoken about wanting to adopt early in their marriage, while Dave was more hesitant at first. Though they eventually adopted their daughter Lennox together, differences in how they approached parenting and life goals may have contributed to growing apart.
  • Power dynamics and public image
    Some fans and commenters have noted that Kortney often took the lead in their business and on TV, while Dave played a quieter role. In hindsight, some observers feel this created an imbalance that was hard to sustain long‑term, though neither has directly blamed this for the divorce.

What They Haven’t Said

Neither Kortney nor Dave has ever accused the other of infidelity, abuse, or any scandal as the cause of the split.

They’ve both stressed that the divorce was not about a single dramatic event, but rather the result of years of growing apart and changing priorities.

Life After the Divorce

Since the split, both have moved on personally and professionally:

  • Kortney has continued in real estate and TV, launched her own design and lifestyle brand, and been open about dating again.
  • Dave has largely stepped back from the spotlight, focusing on family and a quieter life, though they still appear together for family events and photos.

They’ve said they remain committed to co‑parenting and maintaining a civil, respectful relationship for their kids’ sake.

TL;DR:
Kortney and Dave Wilson divorced in 2019 after nearly 18 years of marriage, citing that they had “grown apart” and needed to separate for their own well‑being. They’ve never given one specific reason, but have pointed to differences in personality, work styles, and the pressures of running a business together on TV as major factors. They emphasize that they still love and respect each other and are focused on co‑parenting their children.