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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have been in the headlines for a few weeks, yet the drama surrounding the duo doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Recall that three days after Grande was reportedly divorcing her husband, it was revealed that the singer and Slater were romantically involved. Barely a week later, the actor filed for a divorce from his wife, Lily Jay. Insiders have noted that Ethan Slater and Lily Jay’s divorce proceedings are affecting Grande and her Wicked co-star’s romance. According to the reports, they haven’t seen each other in weeks.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Are Physically Apart From Each Other
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s love story is only in the beginning phase. Sadly, the duo isn’t even spending time together. Recently, insiders revealed to TMZ that Grande and Slater hadn’t been in the same city for several weeks. According to the reports, this was because the New Mayor of New York star had been navigating the end of his marriage with Jay in New York. The sources also noted that while the new lovebirds desired to see each other, it wasn’t part of their immediate plans.
Furthermore, it was revealed the actor had much on his plate regarding the divorce, especially as Ethan Slater and Lily Jay share a child. According to the insiders, Slater was working so hard to ensure he could co-parent amicably with Jay. The estranged couple has been talking daily, so Grande desires to give them some space till everything is finalized. But despite not physically interacting with each other, Grande and Slater are still romantically involved.
Lily Jay Talks About Slater and Grande’s Relationship
Ethan Slater and Lily Jay started dating in 2012. After six memorable years, they tied the knot in November 2018. Sadly, after nearly five years of marital bliss, the Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical star filed for divorce. The following day, Jay broke her silence about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s budding romance. In an exclusive interview with Page Six, Jay described the Victorious actress as “not a girl’s girl.” Then, Jay noted that her family was just collateral damage.
She further disclosed that her focus was on being a good mother and raising her and Slater’s son. Jay then referenced the God is a Woman crooner’s split from her husband, noting, “The story is her and Dalton.” Meanwhile, sources have revealed that Jay is upset about Grande and Slater’s relationship. However, they believe she has no right to be as the pair were separated from their partners before they started dating.
