In an effort to begin a new chapter with pop sensation Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, Lilly Jay. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Ethan made the decision to legally end his marriage on Wednesday in New York. The specific reason for the split has not been disclosed in the papers.

Ethan and Lilly had been high school sweethearts and tied the knot in 2018. They also welcomed a son together just last year. While the divorce filing might not come as a complete surprise, as TMZ previously reported, Ariana and Ethan have been together for several months now. Sources revealed that both were single when they first met on the set of “Wicked.”

However, this new development has left Lilly heartbroken, as sources close to her revealed to TMZ. She feels that Ethan has abandoned their recently established family.

On the other hand, a source close to Ethan and Ariana explained, “It’s understandable that emotions are high, and it’s hard to see your ex move on, especially in such a public way. Her friends are trying to protect her. But Ari and Ethan are just trying to lay low and be respectful of their exes as they pursue this new relationship.”

Despite the news of their romance, TMZ has yet to spot Ethan and Ariana together publicly. Nevertheless, it is evident that Ethan is ready to embrace this new phase in his life with the talented singer.

Source: TMZ.