Secret strain behind Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom ending their engagement
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly split following a 'rough patch' in their relationship, with the pair struggling to fix issues that have crept up of late
The real reason Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called it quits has reportedly been revealed. Earlier this week, it was reported that the American singer and the British actor had "quietly ended their engagement" but are apparently planning to wait until Katy's tour concludes at the end of this year.
Neither Katy, 40, nor Orlando, 48, has yet to confirm or deny the rumours but those close to the on-off couple have hinted the split is more of "a rough patch" and the two stars are in a battle to fix their relationship before it's too late.
Katy, previously married to British comedian Russell Brand, and the Pirates of the Caribbean actor began their love story back in 2016. Their romantic journey peaked with an engagement three years later, just ahead of Daisy's arrival in 2020.
The pair did split briefly at the start of their relationship before finding their way back to one another and reuniting for good. However, it seems their nearly ten-year liaison is reportedly on the ropes due to recent professional struggles for Katy.
"There aren't many people she can dump her emotions on, but obviously she can with Orlando. But with his work and juggling parenting, life as of late has put a strain on their relationship," a source has said amid the speculation.
It's been a tough time professionally for Katy of late, with the award-winning singer facing embarrassment after critics lambasted her latest album, and her space adventure invited further criticism, leaving the 'I Kissed A Girl' singer under intense scrutiny and putting a strain on her relationship.
But all is not lost, with the insider added that Katy and Orlando are going through a rough patch "but it's not at the point of no return." They told the DailyMail: "They know they must fix things, and they both want to figure it out. They haven't been able to sit down and work on some of their issues. A breakup isn't imminent, but they both know that they should focus on their relationship before it does become too late."
Other sources allege that the lacklustre performance of Katy's album titled '143' put a strain on their bond, as Orlando tried to be supportive. PageSix suggests the couple are biding time until the conclusion of Katy's 'Lifetimes' tour on December 7 before going public with their separation.
"It's over," confided the insider. "They're just waiting until the tour is done before they split." The Mirror has previously approached Katy and Orlando's representatives for a comment regarding these claims.
Amid the drama, Katy has shared a charming behind-the-scenes clip of her five-year-old daughter Daisy Dove singing.The American singer posted a collection of pictures and videos to Instagram on Friday showing 'tidbits' from her world tour so far.
Katy, 40, is currently performing the Australian leg of her Lifetimes Tour, playing a series of shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Sydney.
"Tour liffffffeeee side quest tid bits," she captioned the post, which showed Katy inhaling helium from a balloon, posing with her tour dancers and holding the key to Oklahoma City.
One clip, taken in Katy's hotel room at Capella Sydney, showed Daisy Dove hiding behind a curtain and singing as her mum filmed the special moment. 'The part where Daisy was playing behind the curtains warmed my heart,' one fan wrote in the comments section.
Rumours that Katy is newly single intensified when the Road hitmaker made a telling comment on stage during a recent performance. The mum-of-one was performing the third of her Sydney concerts on Tuesday night when she was handed a packet of Tim Tam chocolate biscuits.
Katy was in the middle of performing of her 2008 heartbreak anthem I'm Still Breathing when she opened the packet and ate one of the treats. "This song is about a breakup, and this Tim Tam saved me," the pop icon told the crowd during the brief interlude.
"Thank you," she continued, before resuming her performance whilst kneeling down and offering biscuits to the front row audience members. Her remark about enduring a 'breakup' has only fuelled recent rumours that Katy and Orlando are encountering some difficulties.
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