Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling released a joint statement on Friday announcing they were separating four and a half hours after tying the knot.
They each posted statements naming each other on their Instagram stories. “In light of recent events, I feel I have no choice but to let you all know that Casper and I have been privately separating for some time,” Golding wrote. The two shared the same sentiment, stating, “We remain the closest of friends and have successfully co-parented with our son's best interests in mind.”
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Golding and Jopling are parents to a two-and-a-half-year-old son named Arthur, and have made it clear they are keeping his best interests at heart as they adjust to the changes in their new relationship.
“We are committed to protecting our family's privacy and thank you for respecting our wishes. We will not be commenting further. Thank you,” they wrote on their social media pages. I wrote this.
Ms Jopling, a 32-year-old art dealer, shared some additional words that Ms Golding also posted on her account for her 13.9 followers to see.
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“Hello, everyone, have a nice day. (Sadly) I feel like I have to say something about my current relationship with Ellie and I hope above all that there will be no final tabloid speculation.” I hope,” he wrote.
“Ellie and I decided to break up a while ago.''
“Our immediate family and close friends have known for some time, but otherwise we decided to do everything we could to keep this a secret,” Jopling said. Told.
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He echoed Golding's wish for fans and the press to have some peace about the matter. (Related: Lisa Bonet files for divorce from Jason Momoa: Report)
“Ellie and I remain our closest friends and, most importantly, co-parents to our best child in the world, Arthur. This is the last thing I have to say on this matter – and I ask that you respect my and Ellie's privacy. ”
No further information was provided as to why they decided to end their marriage.
