Bryan Tanaka confirmed that he has split with singer MariahCarey. As The Shade Room previously reported, the pair dated for seven years before speculation of their split erupted earlier this month.
On Tuesday, December 26, Tanaka took to Instagram to share a text post with his followers. Tanaka then addressed his fans and friends in the message. Tanaka shared with his fans that he was amicably splitting from Mariah Carey following “seven exceptional years.“
The dancer shared that Carey and he have decided to take “different paths.” His gratitude and respect for the time they spent together will be “etched” in his heart.
The Choreographer shared that Carey and he are embarking on “different pathways.” We both made the decision to take different paths, and we are grateful for all of the time we spent together. The memories we’ve created and the artistic collaborations etched into my heart forever,” Tanaka wrote.
As his message continued, Tanaka expressed his “love and appreciation” for Carey and her twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
“Mariah’s dedication to her family and her commitment to her craft have inspired us during our shared journey. I want to express my love and appreciation for Mariah and her incredible children, whose warmth and kindness have enriched my life in ways words cannot capture,” he continued.
Before Tanaka concluded his message, he asked fans for their understanding, privacy, and respect during this “sensitive time.” He also explained that he feels uplifted by the support he’s received from fans thus far.
“During this sensitive time, I kindly ask for your understanding, privacy, and respect. Tanaka said that the love and support he has received from his fans is a source of inspiration. “I am grateful for this encouragement which continues to lift me up,” Tanaka added. More Details About Speculation Regarding Bryan Tanaka and Mariah Carey’s Split.
As previously reported by The Shade Room, the news of the couple’s rumored split started to spread last week. Page Six reported that an anonymous source said Tanaka wanted children and Carey did not. The source said that Tanaka wanted to start his own life. “He wants to start having his own life.”
Prior to this, the public began to speculate about the pair’s relationship when Carey was seen on her annual vacation in Aspen, Colorado without Tanaka.
Furthermore, the choreographer was also not spotted on Carey’s “Merry Christmas One And All” tour, which kicked off in November and ended mid-December.
To note, the last time Tanaka posted Carey on his social media was in March.
Meanwhile, the last time Carey shared a photo of her and the choreographer was last year.