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Bryan Tanaka has confirmed his split from songstress Mariah Carey. As The Shade Room previously reported, the pair dated for seven years before speculation of their split erupted earlier this month.
On Tuesday, December 26, Tanaka took to Instagram to share a text post with his followers. In the message, Tanaka addressed his friends and fans. Then, he explained that with “mixed emotions,” he had a personal update to share with fans.
Tanaka explained that he amicably split from Mariah Carey after “seven extraordinary years.”
The choreographer shared that he and Carey have decided to embark on “different paths.” However, his respect and gratitude for the time he and his ex-girlfriend shared will always be valued and “etched” into his heart.
“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 etched into my heart forever,” Tanaka wrote.
As his message continued, Tanaka expressed his “love and appreciation” for Carey and her twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
“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 continued.
Before Tanaka concluded his message, he asked fans for their understanding, privacy, and respect during this “sensitive time.” He also explained that he feels uplifted by the support he’s received from fans thus far.
“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,” Tanaka explained. “I eagerly anticipate continuing my journey, knowing my passion for inspiration, dance and the creative arts will resonate in the unfolding chapters.”
At this time, Mariah Carey has not publicly addressed Tanaka’s message of their split.
As The Shade Room previously reported, news of the pair’s speculated split began to surface last week. At the time, an unnamed source informed Page Six that Tanaka allegedly wanted to have children, while Carey disagreed.
To note, Carey is a 54-year-old mother to twelve-year-old twins, and Tanaka, 40, has no children.
“He wants to have a family. That’s not where she is at,” the source told the outlet. “He wants to start having his own life.”
Prior to this, the public began to speculate about the pair’s relationship when Carey was seen on her annual vacation in Aspen, Colorado without Tanaka.
Furthermore, the choreographer was also not spotted on Carey’s “Merry Christmas One And All” tour, which kicked off in November and ended mid-December.
To note, the last time Tanaka posted Carey on his social media was in March.
Meanwhile, the last time Carey shared a photo of her and the choreographer was last year.
