Ariana Grande’s rumored new relationship with Ethan Slater has left his wife completely blindsided, it has been claimed.
The Save Your Tears singer, 30, is reportedly dating her Wicked co-star, following her split from her husband, Dalton Gomez.
However, shortly after reports emerged of their plans to divorce, it was alleged that she had started seeing the Spongebob Squarepants actor, leaving his wife, Lilly Jay, ‘devastated’.
An insider claimed to TMZ that Lilly – who married the actor in 2018 – is heartbroken that her family has been torn apart just months after welcoming a son together.
She is thought to believe that he turned his back on his family for the romance – which the outlet alleges started ‘several months ago’.
As well as this, the Scream Queens actress reportedly spent time with Ethan and the new mom during filming, and even liked his Instagram dedications to Lilly on social media.
‘It’s understandable that emotions are high and it’s hard seeing your ex move on, especially in such a public way, and her friends are trying to protect her,’ another source added to the outlet.
‘But Ari and Ethan are just trying to lay low and be respectful of their exes as they pursue this new relationship.’
Neither have spoken publicly about the reports concerning their bond, but Ethan has since made his Instagram account private.
The reports come after it was claimed that Lilly barely got a warning before they made headlines around the world.
The pair had dated for 10 years and tied the knot in 2018, going on to welcome their first child last August.
Just a few months after the arrival of their son, Ethan relocated to London to film Wicked with Ariana in December – while the musician was still married to Dalton.
Pictures recently emerged of the pair looking close on set, while other photos showed them looking cozy at a cast dinner.
According to Us Weekly, the dad-of-one informed his estranged partner of his new relationship days before things became public knowledge.
‘Ethan sat Lilly down a few days before the news broke about him and Ariana and said that he wanted a divorce,’ an insider added.
‘Lilly never saw it coming.’
However, a conflicting source added that Ariana and Ethan ‘were separated when they started dating and the relationship is recent’.
Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Ariana and Ethan for a comment.
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