Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have have split after nine years together, with the couple’s reps confirming the news and revealing the ‘new relationship dynamic’
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called it quits on their nine-year romance – six years after the Pirates of The Caribbean actor popped the question.
The representatives declared: “Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting. They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.”
Before the official announcement, an insider had informed the magazine of their amicable split, stating: “Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable. It’s not contentious at the moment. Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life.”
Hints of trouble had appeared on Orlando’s Instagram stories on July 2, where he shared a poignant message from Carl Gustav Jung: “Loneliness does not come from having no people about one, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to oneself.”
This came shortly after a June 30 post quoting Buddha: “Each day is a new beginning. What we do today is what matters most.” The signs of a separation were evident in Orlando’s posts before the official statement, and he turned up alone at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s nuptials.
Tour duties kept Katy Perry from attending the glitzy event. Days before, the 40-year-old delivered an emotionally charged performance in Adelaide, Australia, on June 30. Katy Perry broke down as she wrapped up her set, fighting back tears and creating a heart sign with her hands to express her affection for the crowd.
Grateful for their unwavering support, Katy told the audience: “Thank you for always being there for me, Australia. It means the world.” After regaining her composure, Katy burst into her renowned hit ‘Firework’.
Katy and her beau Orlando Bloom’s love story began in 2016, endured a brief hiatus after a year, before rekindling flames in 2018. The power couple got engaged in 2019 and embraced parenthood with the arrival of Daisy Dove in 2020.
The split follows Katy’s departure from American Idol after a seven-season stint, as she shifted focus to her upcoming tunes.
Her latest album sparked controversy due to her decision to collaborate once more with Dr. Luke amidst the Ke$ha scandal. Adding to the tumult, Katy faced criticism for participating in a Blue Origin space mission, along with five other women, drawing ire from multiple quarters.
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