Chaz Bono: The Engagement is Off

Yet another reality tv-fueled wedding bites the dust.

Chaz Bono, the trangender activist and "Dancing with the Stars" contestant announced today that his highly publicized post-show engagment to long-time girlfriend Jennifer Elia has been called off.

The couple had been dating since 2005, according to Reuters.

"Thanks for your concern about our separation. I'm doing fine, and we remain on good terms with nothing but respect and affection 4 each other," Bono posted on his Twitter feed.

Bono was a popular contestant on the last season of "Dancing With the Stars." While his dancing wasn't always up to par with other contestants, his work ethic and willingness to perform as the show's first transgendered contestant despite controversy and criticism from conservative commentators served as an inspiration for a lot of viewers. Elia could frequently be seen cheering on Chaz during the show, and often defended her beau from critics.

"People feel so angry that Chaz is entering their television," a weepy Elia said while Chaz was on "DWTS."

"People who make change get shot, and I don't think that's worth it. ... This is insane. It's not worth doing a show if you're going to get shot . . . I don't want him to die for a cause."

Bono's proposal was captured on an OWN Network special on his life "Being Chaz," a follow up to the special on his sex change, "Becoming Chaz."

Better luck next time, Chaz,

Watch Chaz Bono's proposal to Jennifer Elia on "Being Chaz":