Former The Voice coach separated from husband of two years, Dalton Gomez
Ariana Grande and her husband, Dalton Gomez, have been living separately since January and are reportedly moving toward divorce, according to sources who spoke with TMZ. The split was first noticed by fans after Grande attended Wimbledon over the weekend with her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey and was photographed without her wedding ring. Observers have previously spotted her without the ring on other occasions as well.
Sources say the pair attempted a reconciliation months ago, but it did not succeed. One insider with direct knowledge of the situation told TMZ that the relationship “is heading for divorce.” Although the marriage appears to be over, those close to the couple indicate they remain on friendly terms and continue to communicate by phone.
The marriage is over, but the couple are still friends
Grande and Gomez have been physically apart since December, when Ariana began filming the movie Wicked overseas. Friends and sources say the long distance, combined with demanding work schedules, intensified existing tensions. The couple dated for about 11 months before marrying in May 2021 in an intimate ceremony attended by a small group of close friends. Grande announced their engagement in December 2020 on Instagram with the caption, “Forever n then some.”
While the decision to separate has been difficult, those familiar with the situation emphasize that both parties have handled the matter privately. Dalton, a real estate agent by profession, has generally kept their relationship out of the public eye and has not commented widely about the split to colleagues or in the media. Despite the end of the marriage, sources say Ariana and Dalton remain cordial and in contact.
Ariana’s role as a public figure—most recently as a coach on season 21 of The Voice in December 2021—has placed her personal life under considerable scrutiny. Though none of her team members reached the finals that season, she guided a number of contestants through the competition and left the show during the semi-finals alongside father-and-son duo Jim & Sasha Allen.
“The couple ultimately decided to end things”
In interviews with Entertainment Tonight, sources reiterated that Ariana and Dalton tried to make their marriage work but ultimately were not a good match. One source noted that Dalton’s private, low-key nature contrasted with the public and fast-paced aspects of Ariana’s life, making it difficult for the two to find common ground. Friends had reportedly been concerned about the relationship from early on, describing it as a whirlwind romance that some felt might not last.
Another source added that scheduling conflicts and periods of instability contributed to recurring rocky moments in the relationship. A separate ET source said the couple had been dealing with issues for some time and, despite efforts to work through them, decided they could not continue together. Ariana’s overseas commitments to film production and heavy workload were cited as factors that added strain.
Though the separation marks the end of their marriage, those close to both Ariana and Dalton describe the breakup as handled with discretion and respect. Friends and family have reportedly been supportive of both parties during this transition. The decision to separate appears to be mutual in the sense that both acknowledged the challenges and agreed it was best to go their separate ways rather than continuing a marriage that neither felt was sustainable.
As news of the separation circulates, fans and observers continue to react online to recent public appearances and images, but official statements from either Ariana Grande or Dalton Gomez have not been issued. For now, sources emphasize that the couple are managing their personal affairs privately while remaining amicable toward one another.