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Singer Ellie Goulding and her art dealer husband Caspar Jopling have claimed their four-year marriage has ended.
Golding announced their separation on Friday amid recent rumors of a breakup.
She wrote on her Instagram Story: And I separated a while ago for personal reasons. We are still the closest of friends and have successfully co-parented with our sons’ best interests in mind. We are committed to protecting our family’s privacy and appreciate the advice that respects our wishes, but we will not be commenting further. ”
Ellie also posted Casper’s statement on her Instagram Story. This is what was written there: “Hello everyone, have a nice day. (Sadly) I feel I have to say something about me and Ellie’s current relationship… I hope above all that the final tabloid speculation goes away. I am.”
He added: “Ellie and I made the decision to part ways a while ago. Our immediate family and close friends have known for some time, but we would otherwise have chosen to keep this a secret.” We decided to do the best we could. Ellie and I remain the closest of friends and, most importantly, “co-parents” to Arthur, the best child in the world. The last thing I want to say about this is. And please respect my and Ellie’s privacy. ”
The announcement of their separation comes just one day after a photo leaked of Ellie being kissed by surfer Armando Perez in Costa Rica.
recent sources Said The Sun UK, “Ellie and Armando seemed very fond of each other… When Armando wasn’t teaching Ellie, he couldn’t keep his hands off of her and would pull her in for hugs and kisses. He seemed very happy and we were laughing and joking with him while we played in the sea.”
“They share many interests, including a love of nature and the ocean,” the source continued. “Armando runs a surfing school on the beach with his brother and gives lessons to Ellie.”
To further fuel the split rumors, Casper was also photographed without his wedding ring.
Over the summer, rumors of a breakup began to circulate.
sauce share“They had their ups and downs for a while, but they both always had a strong desire to be with their son.” Ultimately, they continued to spend a lot of time together for their son Arthur, but otherwise We tried to find a compromise where we lived separate lives from time to time.”
A source said, “There was no discussion about divorce.”
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Ellie Goulding and husband Casper Jopling welcome their first child
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Ellie and Casper married in 2019 and welcomed their son Arthur about two years later.