United Kingdom, May 15 -- Ariel Winter hopes to retain a "friendship" with Luke Benward.

The 28-year-old actress and Luke quietly split in 2025 after six years together, but Ariel insists that they remain on good terms and will continue to be friends.

Under a People post on Instagram about their break-up, Ariel wrote: "He's still one of my best friends, a great human being and a great pup coparent, just because sometimes people aren't meant to be doesn't mean you don't still appreciate the time spent and retain the friendship you shared. Still a big luke fan over here!!! (sic)"

A source recently reiterated that the Modern Family star and Luke remain good friends.

The insider told People: "They just realised after almost six years that...