Josh Duhamel recently opened up and got candid about the reason why he and Fergie split back in 2017. “There wasn’t anything wrong with [our relationship],” said Duhamel while appearing on “In Depth With Graham Bensinger.” “We had a great time. I think we kind of outgrew each other and had very different interests.” The pair were married for eight years before splitting in 2017. Duhamel spoke about his struggles with being the spotlight saying, “I don’t think I ever really got comfortable with all of it. I’m just not a guy who is comfortable going to red carpets. Doing all the Hollywood stuff.” Duhamel recalled “missing the simplicity” of himself and of his home state of North Dakota, saying he tried to persuade the Black Eyed Peas singer to move, but realized that wasn’t something Fergie would want to sacrifice. Fergie was born and raised in Southern California, and Duhamel knew she couldn’t move to the Midwest. “I’ve got no hard feelings for it. I truly don’t,” he said. “I’m very lucky that she’s a kind human.”

Duhamel and Fergie finalized their divorce in 2019 and have maintained a good relationship with each other as they co-parent their 10-year-old son, Axl. Duhamel has since bought a lake house in North Dakota with his wife Audra Mari after they tied the knot in September 2022. “Having this place out here almost helps my career because I can get back to being who I really am,” Duhamel said. The actor has recently announced that he and Mari are expecting their first child together. Mari announced the news to her Instagram by posting photos of her ultrasound with the caption, “Baby Duhamel coming soon.” Fergie shared her support for the pair by commenting on the post, “I am truly happy for you guys! Axl can’t wait to be a big brother.”