- Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry have reportedly ended their relationship after nearly a decade together, with sources citing career pressures and Perry’s controversial Blue Origin space mission as key reasons for the split.
By: Vibhuti Pathak
After nearly a decade together, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry have reportedly ended their relationship, marking the close of one of Hollywood’s most high-profile romances.
The couple, who first met in 2016, experienced several ups and downs, including a brief split in 2017, a romantic Valentine’s Day engagement in 2019, and the birth of their daughter Daisy Dove in 2020. Despite their public milestones and efforts to make the relationship work, recent months have seen mounting speculation and visible signs of strain.
Signs of Trouble
Rumors of a breakup intensified as Perry embarked on her global “143” tour, with fans and media noting her absence from recent public events with Bloom and her decision to appear without her engagement ring.
Reports suggest that the lukewarm reception to Perry’s latest album and the underperformance of her tour added significant stress to the relationship. Sources close to the couple indicated that Bloom was supportive but that the professional setbacks created friction between them.
The Blue Origin Disagreement
A notable point of contention reportedly arose from Perry’s decision to join an all-female Blue Origin space mission, an opportunity facilitated by her friendship with Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
According to insiders, Bloom was openly critical of the space trip, describing it as “cringeworthy” and “embarrassing,” which deeply hurt Perry. This disagreement, coupled with other personal and professional pressures, contributed to the growing distance between the two.
Bloom’s “Single Man” Debut at Bezos’ Wedding
Amid the swirling breakup rumors, Orlando Bloom is set to make his first major appearance as a single man at the high-profile wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice, Italy. While both Perry and Bloom were invited due to their close friendship with the couple, Perry will miss the event as she continues her music tour.
Bloom, on the other hand, is expected to be “the life of the party,” with sources suggesting he plans to hit the dance floor and enjoy the festivities alongside other celebrity guests like Leonardo DiCaprio.
Waiting for the Right Time
Although neither Bloom nor Perry has officially confirmed the breakup, multiple sources report that the couple is waiting until the end of Perry’s tour to make a public announcement. Insiders describe the relationship as “pretty much done,” with both parties living increasingly separate lives in recent months. The decision to rent out their Montecito mansion and Bloom’s solo appearances have further fueled speculation about the split.
A History of Highs and Lows
Throughout their relationship, Perry and Bloom were candid about their challenges, even undergoing couples therapy to address their differences. Despite their efforts, the combination of career pressures, public scrutiny, and personal disagreements appears to have brought their long-running partnership to an end.
As Orlando Bloom prepares to embrace his single life amid the glitz of Venice’s celebrity wedding scene, fans and the public await official confirmation from the couple. For now, the end of Perry and Bloom’s romance stands as a reminder of the pressures faced by even the most celebrated Hollywood couples
