Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Call It Quits: Inside Their Amicable Split

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly split after nine years together. The breakup follows weeks of escalating tension after nearly a decade of their on-and-off relationship, six years of being engaged and one child together; seen together on September 5 in Toronto

KATY PERRY AND ORLANDO BLOOM: THE COUPLE'S NINE-YEAR ROMANCE COMES CRASHING DOWN IN A FLURRY OF FEUDS, FAME, AND FINANCIAL WOES!

The cat is out of the bag, folks! After a tumultuous nine-year relationship, pop sensation Katy Perry and her on-again, off-again beau Orlando Bloom have reportedly called it quits. But don't get us wrong - this split isn't exactly a surprise to those who've been following their drama-filled romance.

Sources close to the couple tell The Scholarly Note that things got real for the lovebirds after nearly a decade of ups and downs. It seems Perry's recent woes, including the backlash from her poorly performing album 143 and her struggling tour, put an unbearable strain on their relationship. And let's be real - who can blame them? After all, trying to keep the flame alive amidst the chaos of fame, fortune, and family is no easy feat!

'Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,' a source told Us Weekly , adding that the break-up was so far 'not contentious'; pictured together on September 11 in Elmont, New York

As The Scholarly Note previously reported, Perry's seventh studio album, 143, received a resounding thumbs-down from fans and critics alike. The singer's apparent frustration with the album's reception didn't exactly help matters, and insiders claim that Orlando was "understanding" but also "caused some tension." Who knew being an artist could be so... stressful?!

But wait, there's more! Perry's space-faring escapades (yes, you read that right) drew significant backlash, with viral videos poking fun at her world tour. And let's not forget the poor performance of her album - it seems like a perfect storm of disappointment and frustration for our beloved pop star!

Now, we know what you're thinking: what about their adorable four-year-old daughter Daisy? Well, insiders claim that Perry is "distracted" with her tour schedule and caring for her little one while Orlando's been busy making solo appearances (we won't ask how he managed to sneak in a nude beach romp on the down-low).

'Katy is of course upset but is relieved to not have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life,' they added; seen in December in NYC

So, what's next for this celebrity couple? Will they try to rekindle their romance or move on to greener pastures? Only time will tell, but we're excited to see what the future holds for these two!

Stay tuned for more juicy updates from The Scholarly Note - your go-to source for all things Hollywood!

On Monday, DailyMail.com reported that Katy and Orlando were renting out their $30 million mansion in Montecito, California, to Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, which only intensified rumors of a breakup; pictured March 2 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

'Her and Orlando have always lived in their other Montecito home as their primary residence,' Us Weekly's source said; Perry is pictured December 16 in Philadelphia, Penn.

This news follows reports that Bloom will attend Jeff Bezos ' wedding to Lauren Sanchez sans his fiancée Perry on his arm. He's said to intend to make his debut as a 'single man' at his billionaire buddy’s nuptials, according to TMZ; pictured February 24 in London

The source said the couple had intended to establish the rented mansion as 'their family home' before the situation changed. They added that Katy and Orlando have 'been living apart since Katy has been on tour'; pictured together in April in LA

Katy had been spotted multiple times with daughter Daisy while touring in Australia this month, and Orlando has made several solo public appearances; seen December 13 in NYC

The pair have been in an on–off relationship since 2016 and are parents to one child together, their four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove, who was born in August 2020

They dated for a little over a year before calling it quits in early 2017. However, Perry and Bloom ended up rekindling their romance just a year later; pictured March 2 in Beverly Hills

'The rumors of a rough patch are true, but it's not at the point of no return,' an insider previously told DailyMail.com . 'They know they must fix things, and they both want to figure it out; pictured in May 2024 in LA