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Mika Abdullahwho will lead the second season of Off campusShe broke up with her ex-fiancé, Jake ShortAfter five years of dating and one year of engagement. The breakup shocked the couple’s fans, but an interview with the pair circulated on social media, sparking controversy among users over Jake’s previous comments about Mika. So why exactly did they break up after a relationship that lasted for years?
Here, we break down what we know so far about Micah and Jake’s breakup and the end of their engagement.
Did Mika Abdullah and Jack Short break up?
Yes. Mica’s rep confirmed her breakup with Jake in a statement to Us Weekly on June 1, 2026, which read: “Given the recent interest in Mika’s personal life, you would feel left out if you didn’t talk about the fact that she and Jake are no longer together.”
“They continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, asking for privacy and respect,” the actor concluded.
It’s the fact that she’s like, “So she’s the best person he knows and I’m just a bitch?” To make him realize how crazy he looks but he says “hit me” https://t.co/U26ys5YMuT
– (hclliwells) June 2, 2026
How did Micah Abdullah and Jake Short meet?
Mika and Jake first met on set Sexual appeal In 2021. As viewers know, the duo had to film some intimate scenes, which meant they needed to get to know each other. Being professionals, Micah and Jake focused on work first, and spoke about their experience on set during a January 2022 interview with Pop Sugar.
[The movie] “It breaks the taboo barrier of talking about sex,” Mika said, adding that her character, Avery, “feels very comfortable talking about sex with everyone — I mean, not really her parents — but she talks about it. It’s not taboo. It’s not something like, ‘Avery, you’re not allowed to have sex.'” But I also think it does a really good job of showing that the person you have sex with, especially the first time, can change your experience.
Jake commented, “And I think you spoke well too…there’s no layer of shyness at all. It’s all about the freedom to explore and learn about yourself, especially in an intimate scenario, and being willing to talk about it. I think that’s something that’s very valuable for anyone who’s watching a movie, whether they’re a teenager or not.”
When did Mika Abdullah and Jake Short start dating?
Sometime after they started working together Sexual appealMicah and Jake started dating. They announced their engagement in May 2025.
Why did Mika Abdullah and Jack Short break up?
Since neither Mika nor Jake have spoken publicly about their breakup, it is unclear why they broke up. However, the actress’ rep insisted in a statement that they are on friendly terms, noting that their split was amicable.