Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry made headlines earlier this year when it was reported that they’d called off their engagement, effectively ending their nearly 10-year relationship. In time, representatives for the two stars confirmed their split and asked that the couple (who share a daughter) be allowed their privacy. Since then, the rumor mill has been churning over how the pair are supposedly doing as they take their next steps. Bloom has been mum on the matter, but he’s now speaking about his split from his longtime partner.
The 48-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean alum rarely speaks about his personal life, let alone his romantic relationships. Orlando Bloom seemingly alluded to the split a few months ago when he shared a motivational post, inspiring his social media followers to view each day as a “new beginning.” When Bloom appeared on The Today Show, host Craig Melvin referenced his breakup with his 40-year-old ex and asked the actor how he was doing. Bloom (whose interview can be seen on YouTube) responded in an upbeat way:
