The Painful Reason Possibly Behind Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s Split After Nearly a Decade

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have officially ended their relationship after almost ten years together. Following weeks of speculation and rumors, insiders close to the couple have confirmed their split. It’s a heartbreaking moment for fans who have followed their journey — from playful red carpet moments to becoming devoted parents to their daughter, Daisy.

The couple had been together since 2016.

While they briefly split in 2017, they found their way back to each other, got engaged in 2019, and welcomed Daisy Dove in 2020. Through it all, they seemed solid. But behind the scenes, things “have been tense for months.”

According to reports, Katy and Orlando had been living separately for a while. A source told Us Weekly that the breakup wasn’t sudden — it had been “a long time coming.” Tensions had been mounting for months, and although the split is described as amicable, it remains deeply emotional for both.

It’s been a difficult time for both of them.

Katy is currently in the midst of her Lifetimes tour, focusing on her music to keep herself occupied. An insider revealed that while she’s heartbroken, she also feels a sense of relief — facing another breakup would reopen old wounds. Still, she approaches the situation with seriousness and care.

Just days before the split was announced, Orlando attended Katy’s concert in Australia with their daughter, Daisy. At the time, it seemed like they were trying to spend quality time together as a family and possibly work things out. Fans held onto hope, seeing them united in public, but sadly, those efforts didn’t result in a reconciliation.

Some reports indicate that the demands of Katy’s career may have contributed to the tension between them.

The lukewarm reaction to her recent 143 album and the challenges of being away from home during her tour were hard on her. Sources say Orlando tried to be supportive, but the tension became too much to ignore.

“I wouldn’t change it for anything, even when sometimes it feels like, ’How do we do this?’” he told the former Daily Show host. “Because we’ve got these two giant careers and lives — and hers is even ... it’s like a universe sometimes.”

The couple had planned to settle down in their Montecito home, but those plans have now changed. Despite the breakup, they remain dedicated to co-parenting their daughter and maintaining a peaceful environment for her amid this significant life transition.

Yet, many are left wondering what ultimately drove them apart.

Even though they’re parting ways, it’s clear that Katy and Orlando still care deeply about their daughter and want to keep things respectful. After nearly 10 years together, the end of their relationship marks the close of a meaningful chapter in both of their lives.

Meanwhile, fans of the couple have been openly sharing their thoughts on what might have caused the breakup. “Look... Nine years together and a child, and no marriage license? Now of course some will say it’s just a piece of paper, but it’s a very important piece of paper. Not taking that next step said it all to me,” one person commented. Another added, “If you aren’t married within one year of an engagement, why bother being ‘engaged’? I feel sad for their daughter.”

Shortly before this, Brad Pitt finally opened up about his divorce from Angelina Jolie — and the public’s reaction has been just as strong.