1/17Emma Watkins was announced revealed as the new Yellow Wiggle in the 2012 revamp of the popular band.
Emma and Lachy Wiggle in pictures
GALLERY: The announcement that Emma Watkins and Lachlan Gillespie are separating will come as shocking news to fans around the world. Here is how their relationship developed while on stage.
2/17Emma Watkins soon became a fan favourite for both boys and girls in the audience. Picture Glenn Hampson
3/17Behind the scenes, she started a relationship with the band’s new Purple Wiggle, Lachlan Gillespie. Picture: Marc McCormack
4/17For a time, the couple kept their relationship secret. Picture: John Lamparski
5/17In March 2015, the Sunday Telegraph revealed that the pair had been secretly dating. Soon after, they revealed they were engaged.
6/17Emma Watkins posted a series of photos on social media of her wedding in April 2016.
7/17The pair tied the knot at a ceremony in Bowral.
8/17Watkins summed up the day with the words “Lachy. Love. Laughter. The best day of my life.”
9/17It was an intimate ceremony, with only 200 close friends, including the rest of the Wiggles.
10/17Watkins wore an elegant fairytale-esque gown by Australian designer Suzanne Harward
11/17Emma Watkins has also branched out on her own, including an ABC Kinds show called Emma!
12/17Watkins also brought ballet and Irish dancing to the Wiggles performances.
13/17Watkins also introduced the use of sign language in songs.
14/17As part of their performances, the Wiggles travelled across the world to play for kids.
15/17The romance between Emma and Lachy spilt onto the stage. Picture: Adam Taylor
16/17Watkins and Gillespie say they have ben through a trial separation over the previous six months. Picture: Mark Cranitch.
17/17Emma and Lachlan say they will still remain friends despite the split.