Ethan Slater's Shocking Reveal: How He Surprised Wife Lilly Jay About His Secret Romance with Ariana Grande
Days before news broke that Ethan Slater is dating Ariana Grande, he shocked his wife, Lilly Jay, by informing her of his desire for a divorce
According to a source, Ethan Slater unexpectedly ended his marriage to Lilly Jay right before his relationship with Ariana Grande became public. "A few days before the news of his romance with Ariana broke, Ethan broke the news to Lilly that he desired a divorce," an insider exclusively revealed to We. "Lilly was completely blindsided by this!"
Slater, aged 31, and Grande, aged 30, formed a bond while working together on the set of the soon-to-be-released Wicked film, and they didn't hesitate to show their affection in front of the cast and crew, according to the source.
"The informant reveals that Ariana and Ethan weren't cautious about their actions. They exhibited public displays of affection, such as holding hands, between takes. They were careless and made no attempt to conceal their relationship."
Slater and Jay, who became parents to a baby boy in 2022, commemorated their decade-long journey as a couple in November, shortly before he departed for London to work on the film, Wicked. Although he has now made his Instagram account private, his heartfelt Mother's Day tribute dedicated to his childhood sweetheart garnered attention amidst the media buzz surrounding him and Grande.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, Slater expressed his heartfelt wishes to Lilly Jay, the most loving, caring, and wonderful mom/person in the world. He shared his happiness on the app, extending his greetings from himself and their adorable little guy.
Us confirmed this month that things got romantic between Slater and Grande while Grande was going through a separation from her now-estranged husband Dalton Gomez.
According to a second source, "Ariana and Ethan are dating, but it's still early. Ariana and Dalton ended their relationship in January, and Ethan is currently separated from his wife. Ariana and Ethan have just started seeing each other, but they have a great time together and are enjoying each other's company."
Gomez, for his part, is “devastated” by the impending divorce, a third insider explained.
According to a fourth source, Dalton is determined to salvage his relationship with Ariana Grande, despite the challenges they have faced. He envisions a future with her and is willing to go to great lengths to overcome their current difficulties.
According to a reliable source, Grande and Gomez, who got married in 2021, had been experiencing difficulties for several months prior to their separation.
Before Grande departed for her filming for Wicked in London, they had unresolved issues which added strain to their relationship. The source revealed that they are currently not communicating and are living apart, making a divorce highly probable.
Grande and Slater — and their respective spouses — have yet to publicly comment on the drama.
