Why did Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka split? Dancer announces separation in latest social media post
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mariah Carey is no longer with Bryan Tanaka.
The 'All I Want For Christmas For You' songstress and Tanaka, her longtime boyfriend of seven years have pulled the plug on their romance.
On December 26, Carey's dancer beau took to his Instagram page to confirm the news of his split from the Grammy-winning singer.
Tanaka issued a lengthy statement that read, "Dear friends and fans. With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. Our decision to embark on different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we do so with profound respect and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we've shared. The memories we've created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever."
The choreographer added, "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 concluded, "During this sensitive time, I kindly ask for your understanding, privacy, and respect. The outpouring of love and support from fans has been a beacon of strength, and I am extremely grateful for the encouragement that continues to uplift me. I eagerly anticipate continuing my journey, knowing my passion for inspiration, dance and the creative arts will resonate in the unfolding chapters."
Soon after, many netizens shared their surprised reactions towards the seven-year relationship of the pair.
One social media user wrote, "am I the only one that ain’t know she was in a relationship for 7 years?"
A critic noted, "I ain’t even know Mariah had a man 😭😭😭."
Another person added, "7 years and I knew nothing of him… he coulda stayed quiet😂."
A user went on to say, "Sir we didn’t even know yall was dating."
Followed by a user who penned, "Chile Mariah was is a relationship. Either I’m doing a good job at minding my business or she did a good job keeping us out of there’s.."
A comment read, "I thought Mariah been single since Nick😂 whoops."
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How did Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka meet?
For those living under a rock, Carey and Tanaka met each other for the first time in the year 2006.
Then, Tanaka joined the 'We Belong Together' crooner out on the road for her Adventures of Mimi tour.
From there, the two of them worked together for almost a decade.
When did Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka begin dating?
Carey and Tanaka were first romantically linked to each other in 2016.
The superstar and the dancer were together for a total of 7 years before the latter announced their split in a social media post.
Mariah Carey has been married twice before
At first, the walked down the aisle with Tommy Mottola, the Chairman of Mottola Media Group in 1993.
However, their marriage wasn't meant to last forever and they ended up going their separate ways in 1997.
Later on, Carey went on to marry actor and comedian Nick Cannon in 2008.
The pair parted ways in 2016 and their divorce was finalized in 2018.
The former couple shares 12-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan.
