Ariana Grande and her husband Dalton Gomez have decided to part ways after being married for two years, according to a source who confirmed the news to ET. The source shared that the couple has been focusing on building a friendship since their separation. Concerns about their relationship had been raised by their friends, who felt that their whirlwind romance would be short-lived due to its rocky nature and difficulty in finding time for each other.

TMZ was the first to report on the split, stating that sources close to Grande and Gomez revealed that they have been separated since January and are now heading towards divorce. The issues between them apparently began even before Grande moved to London to film the movie adaptation of the hit musical “Wicked.” While there were attempts at reconciliation a few months ago, those efforts were short-lived. Nonetheless, Grande, 30, and Gomez, 27, still remain friends and maintain regular phone conversations.

Speculation about the couple’s relationship rose further when Grande was seen without her wedding ring at the Wimbledon men’s tennis final, which she attended alongside her co-star from the movie “Wicked,” Jonathan Bailey, a known openly gay actor.

Grande and Gomez tied the knot in May 2021, five months after the singer announced her engagement. Despite their preference for privacy, a source disclosed in April that Gomez had been incredibly supportive of Grande’s major movie role as Glinda in the “Wicked” adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu. The insider added that Gomez had been standing by her side and supporting her throughout the process.

Overall, the news of Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez’s separation comes as a surprise, considering their relatively recent wedding and the efforts they made to keep their relationship private. As fans and followers process the news, it remains to be seen how the couple will navigate their separation and move forward individually.