Fergie & Husband Josh Duhamel Split

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Fergie is receiving support from her fans following news of her split from husband of eight years, Josh Duhamel.

The singer, 42, met with a small group of lucky fans at the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, during which she thanked them for their support.

“I want to thank all of you in your different ways. Whether it be helping online with all the naysayers or just helping me with the fashion or just sometimes being there for me when I need to read something that’s filled with love,” Fergie told the fans as seen in footage shared on her Instagram Story.

“Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I’m so glad this whole race has been to get here … I thank you so much, everybody, I appreciate you so much. I’m so blessed,” she said in a second video.

Fergie’s outing in Rio marks the first time she has been seen in public since announcing her separation from 44-year-old Duhamel, whom she shares 4-year-old son Axl with.

Wearing a semi-sheer black top and distressed jeans, the mother of one also showed off a variety of rings on her fingers where her H. Stern diamond engagement ring used to be.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Duhamel was spotted out for the first time following news of the split and was noticeably not wearing his wedding ring.

The actor took a walk through a hiking trail in Brentwood, Calif., wearing a blue hat, black shirt and jeans.

“With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year,” the couple said in a joint statement to PEOPLE. “To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public. We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family.”

Poor Fergie Ferg... First she has a flop of an album and now this! I can't help but feel as though the timing is a little too coincidental and is just here to promo Double Dutchess tho. Although I'm a little surprised, they seemed like a pretty strong and cute couple!

[Leona Lewis]

Lemme stretch my hole, you're mine now Josh

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3 hours ago, Feather said:

Lemme stretch my hole, you're mine now Josh

You better rock up to the spot looking like this or I don't think he's gonna be interested.  

[Heartbreak Anthem]

I'm as tight as you can get; he can get me going, baby!

[MeantToBeIconic]

This news destroyed me ngl. They were MY POWER CELEB Couple. Now I just have to hope Chrissy and John last it out

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On 9/19/2017 at 4:55 AM, TheUngaggableWonder said:

This news destroyed me ngl. They were MY POWER CELEB Couple. Now I just have to hope Chrissy and John last it out

Am I the only one who doesn't get the hype around those two?  John's a decent musician but I don't get what Chrissy is famous for...Props to them tho I guess.

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4 hours ago, Countess said:

Am I the only one who doesn't get the hype around those two?  John's a decent musician but I don't get what Chrissy is famous for...Props to them tho I guess.

I think at this point their strong marriage IS the hype. I'm here for it

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Ooh, Josh is a hottie. They were a amazing couple tbh, sad for Ferg  

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On 22/09/2017 at 0:08 AM, TheUngaggableWonder said:

I think at this point their strong marriage IS the hype. I'm here for it

I think you're right, but I can't help but feel like it's all hype and has no basis in reality.