Five months later, the couple announced that they had separated.

They continued to work on the show together for years following the split.

Murray reportedly cheated on his ex-girlfriend with Bush

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Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush at event

Newsasked Murray about the claims, his response was pretty vague telling, even.

You know what they say: Once a cheater, always a cheater.

In a 2024 interview withThe Cut, Murray explained what was going through his mind at the time.

Chad Michael Murray with his ex-girlfriend, Erin Foster

You move out there and you go, ‘Well, what am I supposed to do now?

That’s exciting!'"

“It was not a thing I actually really wanted to do,” she said.

Sophia Bush flashing her wedding ring with Chad Michael Murray

Murray allegedly also cheated on Bush

Old habits die hard.

Supposedly, Murray hooked up with Paris Hilton while filming their horror movie “House of Wax.”

Neither Murray nor Hilton has spoken on the rumors.

Chad Michael Murray with Paris Hilton

However, Hilton’s boyfriend at the time, Nick Carter, had a few things to say.

Even after the events transpired, Carter didn’t feel remorse for Hilton, anyways.

She attempted to get an annulment early in 2006, citing fraud as the reason.

Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush looking at each other intimately

When they announced their separation, they both made statements that summed up how they felt about the situation.

Murray, on the other hand, didn’t seem to express any relief about the decision.

“I am saddened to announce that Sophia and I are separating,” he said.

Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray embracing

“This is a very difficult time for me.”

“You’re supposed to protect your flock and it was the opposite of that.”