Mariah Carey’s ex Bryan Tanaka CONFIRMS break up after seven years
Mariah Carey‘s ex Bryan Tanaka has lastly confirmed their break up after the pair had been trailed by a swarm of breakup rumors.
Last week, experiences started circulating that Mariah had damaged up with Bryan, who began off as one among her backup dancers.
A supply knowledgeable Page Six that that they had gone their separate methods as a result of he desires to have kids and she or he doesn’t.
Bryan, 40, posted an Instagram message this Tuesday formally asserting that he and Mariah, 54, had ended their relationship after seven years.
He maintained that their break up was ‘amicable’ and ‘mutual’ and expressed his ‘overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we have shared.’
![Mariah Carey 's ex Bryan Tanaka has finally confirmed their split after the pair were trailed by a swarm of breakup rumors; pictured together in 2016](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/21/79351041-12902189-Mariah_Carey_s_ex_Bryan_Tanaka_has_finally_confirmed_their_split-m-31_1703625612367.jpg)
Mariah Carey ‘s ex Bryan Tanaka has lastly confirmed their break up after the pair had been trailed by a swarm of breakup rumors; pictured collectively in 2016
![He maintained that their split was 'amicable' and 'mutual' and expressed his 'overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we've shared'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/21/79351777-12902189-image-a-68_1703627581940.jpg)
He maintained that their break up was ‘amicable’ and ‘mutual’ and expressed his ‘overwhelming sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we have shared’
‘Dear associates and followers,’ he started his prolonged message: ‘With combined feelings, I share this private replace relating to my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years collectively.’
He insisted: ‘Our choice to embark on completely different paths is mutual, and as we navigate these separate journeys, we accomplish that with profound respect and an amazing sense of gratitude for the invaluable time we’ve shared.’
In a heat tribute to their years collectively, he added: ‘The recollections we’ve created and the inventive collaborations are etched in my coronary heart ceaselessly.’
He went on: ‘Mariah’s dedication to her household and her dedication to her craft have impressed us throughout our shared journey. I wish to categorical my love and appreciation for Maria and her unimaginable kids, whose heat and kindness have enriched my life in methods phrases can not seize.’
In his concluding paragraph, he advised the general public: “During this sensitive time, I kindly ask for your understanding, privacy and respect.’
Bryan continued: ‘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.’
The dashing professional dancer signed off his breakup message: ‘With #MuchLove and gratitude,’ and closed with his name.
Last week, the breakup rumors went into overdrive when Mariah took her annual Christmas trip to Aspen without Bryan, who in past years usually joined her there.
![Last week, reports began circulating that Mariah had broken up with Bryan, who started off as one of her backup dancers; pictured together in 2017](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/21/79351123-12902189-Last_week_reports_began_circulating_that_Mariah_had_broken_up_wi-m-49_1703626127917.jpg)
Last week, reports began circulating that Mariah had broken up with Bryan, who started off as one of her backup dancers; pictured together in 2017
![A source informed Page Six that they had gone their separate ways because he wants to have children and she does not; pictured together in 2018](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/21/79351115-12902189-A_source_informed_Page_Six_that_they_had_gone_their_separate_way-m-51_1703626175660.jpg)
A source informed Page Six that they had gone their separate ways because he wants to have children and she does not; pictured together in 2018
The speculation was already mounting by the time an insider spilled the news to Page Six last Wednesday and shed some light on the reasons.
Noting the 14-year age gap between the longtime couple, the source explained: ‘He wants to have a family. That’s not where she is at.’
While Bryan has no children yet, Mariah is already a mother of two, co-parenting her 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with her ex Nick Cannon.
Bryan and Mariah have not been seen together since March, when he posted an Instagram snap of the two of them to wish her a happy anniversary.
Meanwhile Bryan has not been featured on Mariah’s Instagram page for almost an entire year – his most recent appearance there is dated to Boxing Day 2022.
Mariah is currently in Aspen indulging in a bit of relaxation after one of her pull-out-the-stops Christmas concert tours, which have become a Yuletide tradition.
During one concert earlier this month at Madison Square Garden, she went viral for bringing both Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson onstage with her.
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that Bryan was also not seen with Mariah as she traveled around for her Christmas tour this year.
![Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Bryan was not seen with Mariah on her Christmas tour this year; they are pictured at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/21/79351047-12902189-Eagle_eyed_fans_noticed_that_Bryan_was_not_seen_with_Mariah_on_h-m-53_1703626250260.jpg)
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Bryan was not seen with Mariah on her Christmas tour this year; they are pictured at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
![In a warm tribute to their years together, he added: 'The memories we’ve created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever'; pictured November 2022](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/26/21/79351119-12902189-In_a_warm_tribute_to_their_years_together_he_added_The_memories_-m-55_1703626318475.jpg)
In a warm tribute to their years together, he added: ‘The memories we’ve created and the artistic collaborations are etched in my heart forever’; pictured November 2022
In years past, fans could catch Bryan dancing onstage during Mariah’s Yuletide shows, but this holiday season he was not a part of the program.
Bryan and Mariah have known each other since at least 2006, when he worked as one of the backup dancers on her Adventures Of Mimi tour.
In the ensuing decade, Mariah married and divorced the steamy comedian Nick Cannon, with whom she shares Monroe and Moroccan.
After her split from Nick, Mariah embarked on a whirlwind engagement with Australian billionaire James Packer, which fell apart in 2016.
She took up with Bryan later in 2016, and with the exception of a brief split in 2017, they remained together ever since right up to this year’s split rumors.
Although they hardly ever mentioned their relationship in public, Bryan did gush about their connection to E! News in 2016, shortly after they first bought collectively.
‘Something connected with us back in the day and there was just a mutual admiration,’ the stage performer effused.
‘She saw something in me that I actually didn’t recognize at first, from that it was over. It was set in history that we were gonna be connected some way, some how.’