The writing has been on the wall for since back when Austin tweeted:
"May the bridges I burn light the way." - AUS10 (May 29, 2011)
It was only once in June that we saw Austin and his co-star out together publicly. And even then it was strained.
While it took some time to wind down and slowed to barely registering during filming the last season once filming was officially done it became in more apparent that it was circling the drain if anyone one was paying attention they weren't even trying to make it look like they had a relationship as they persued their own lives, when finally the rumbles of break up grew louder and louder from fans of the show. And the final announcement of moving on down the road came via US Weekly.
Timing is everything as it is for this break up announcement.
But it doesn't seem like Austin is going to doing a Bridgette Jones of eating the contents of one's fridge, and choosing vodka and Chaka Kahn.
Think he will be just fine with beer and bear or two.
And yes, that bridge lit the way, to way way much more.
Enjoy Germany guys!