Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom End Six-Year Engagement, Split After Nearly Nine Years Together, Share Daughter Daisy Dove

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have officially ended their relationship after nearly nine years together, including a six-year engagement. The couple, who got engaged in 2019 and share a daughter named Daisy Dove born in 2020, confirmed their split through a joint statement released by their representatives. They emphasized their mutual respect and commitment to co-parenting their child despite the breakup. Reports indicate that the relationship had been strained for months prior to the separation, with the couple shifting their focus towards parenting.

The announcement follows weeks of speculation and media reports about their split. Perry, a Grammy-winning pop star, and Bloom, a British actor, began dating in 2016 after meeting at the Golden Globe Awards. Their engagement was announced on Valentine's Day 2018, but the wedding never took place. Both parties have expressed a desire to maintain a respectful and stable relationship for the sake of their daughter.