The Chelsea Lately alum made the pair's relationship Instagram official in September 2021

Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy are going their separate ways.

The former Chelsea host, 47, shared via Instagram on Monday that she and Koy have split.

A source tells PEOPLE that those close to the pair do hope this is a temporary situation.

Their friends are hoping they can still work it out. But if anything, it's clear

their relationship has changed them both for the better," the source says.

Added Handler: "To be loved and adored by @jokoy has been one of the

greatest gifts of my life. He renewed my faith in men, in love, in being 100%

who I am, and I've never been more optimistic for the future."

The comedian continued, "And that I'm finally in love, with the best kind of guy there is. There is hope for everyone! That kind of stuff."