Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly gone their separate ways, yet the breakup remains amicable, according to a trusted source who confided in Us Weekly. "There's no animosity at present," the insider revealed. "Katy is undeniably heartbroken but finds solace in avoiding another divorce, an ordeal that marked the darkest chapter of her life."
The confidential tipster further elaborated that the split between Perry, 40, and Bloom had been a lingering possibility, with underlying tensions simmering for months. The couple, who co-parent their 4-year-old daughter Daisy, have been physically apart ever since Perry embarked on her Lifetimes Tour.
In the meantime, Perry has thrown herself into her tour, using it as a welcome distraction. While on the road, she's renting out her Westcott Estate in Montecito, California, a property that the duo had once envisioned transforming into their family home. "However, their primary Montecito abode has historically served as their main residence," the source clarified, adding that the pair had lived apart since Perry's tour commenced.
Their romantic journey began in January 2016, after they were spotted together at various Golden Globes after-parties. Though they temporarily parted ways in March 2017, they reconciled by February 2018. Their engagement followed on Valentine's Day in 2019, and a year later, Perry joyously announced her pregnancy with their first child. Daisy Dove arrived in August of that year, joining Bloom's son Flynn, 14, from his previous marriage to Miranda Kerr.
Reports of strain in their relationship emerged prior to the breakup news. "They've been spending increasingly more time apart," another source exclusively shared with Us Weekly. A second insider affirmed that their close circle was well-aware of the couple's rocky patch. "It's an unspoken truth that they've been facing issues for quite some time," the second source revealed. "Everyone in their inner circle is privy to it."
The second insider also noted that Bloom had been keeping his struggles with Perry private but had been seen out more frequently without her during her tour. "Katy has been swamped with work, leading to their frequent separations, which has caused friction," the source explained.
Despite being engaged for six years, the second insider revealed that Perry and Bloom had never set a wedding date or embarked on any planning. Apparently, Bloom had grown weary of the prolonged engagement.
Throughout their high-profile relationship, the couple has been open about their efforts to sustain their bond. Perry, via Instagram in April 2023, highlighted their commitment to "consistently putting in the work." Bloom, in April 2024, reflected on how their fame impacted their romance during an appearance on Trevor Noah's "What Now?" podcast. "I wouldn't trade it for anything, even when it feels overwhelming at times," he said. "We have these colossal careers and lives—hers is like a universe sometimes. But I keep returning to her, holding her hand, and guiding her back to the sandpit, reminding ourselves that we're just building a sandcastle together."
