Peggy Ovire Erases Frederick Leonard from Social Media Identity

The digital curtain has seemingly fallen on one of Nollywood’s most celebrated romances as actress Peggy Ovire deleted her husband’s name, Frederick Leonard, from her Instagram bio this Friday. For a couple whose relationship was once the gold standard of industry transparency and public affection, this quiet removal has amplified months of persistent separation rumors. The development marks a significant shift in the public persona of the “The Leonards,” a brand that the duo had carefully cultivated since their high-profile wedding in November 2022.

Speculation regarding a rift in the marriage first gained traction over a year ago, specifically in December 2024. Fans began to raise eyebrows after Ovire shared a solo Christmas photo in pajamas, a stark departure from the couple’s tradition of releasing coordinated festive portraits. The absence of Leonard from her holiday content served as the first public indicator that the “long-time lovers” might be navigating turbulent waters. Since that period, the actors have noticeably ceased their once-frequent public appearances together and, perhaps more tellingly, have stopped their ritual of celebrating each other’s birthdays on social media.

The visual evidence of a possible split intensified in May 2025, when Ovire shared a video of herself preparing for a wedding ceremony. Sharp-eyed followers were quick to notice the absence of her wedding band, a detail that led to a flurry of inquiries in her comments section. While Ovire occasionally responded to these rumors in the past—at one point dismissing them as “background noise”—the silence from both camps has grown increasingly heavy throughout the latter half of 2025 and into the first week of 2026.

As of today, neither Peggy nor Frederick has issued a formal statement to debunk or confirm the status of their union. This lack of communication is a sharp contrast to Frederick’s stance in late 2024, when he fiercely defended his wife against “idle bloggers,” asserting that their marriage was private and not a subject for public debate. However, the deletion of his name from her bio—a symbolic “digital divorce” in the world of celebrity culture—suggests that the privacy he once fought for may now be the final shroud over their partnership.

Industry insiders and fans alike are currently left to piece together the fragments of what was once a seven-year courtship followed by a two-year marriage. The disappearance of “The Leonards” from the red carpet and the removal of the marital surname from social media profiles have created a void that gossip columns are eager to fill. For now, the actress appears to be focusing on her solo career, moving forward with a digital identity that no longer includes the man she once called her “soulmate.”