Mariah Carey, 54, splits with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka, 40, after 7-year relationship as backup

MARIAH Carey and Bryan Tanaka have officially called it quits after months of speculation that the couple's relationship was on the rocks.

Rumors had been circulating about a split after he was notably absent from high-profile events, including the Billboard Music Awards last month.

Eagle-eyed fans also noted a lack of photos of the pair together on social media, before the news of their split was confirmed.

Mariah, 54, and Bryan, 40, are said to have ended their seven-year romance because the former backup dancer wanted children, a source exclusively told Page Six.

The source claimed: "He wants to have a family. That's not where she is at."

Their 14-year age gap is said to have played a role in their wanting different things, according to the outlet.

MAJOR CLUES

Many had long suspected that the relationship was over.

In November, the Queen of Christmas attended the 2023 Billboard Music Awards without Bryan by her side.

While she would normally bring him along, she was instead joined by her twin children.

The awards show shared a sweet snap of the family on social media, adding a caption that read: "It was a family affair at the BBMAs for Mariah Carey!"

Another photo showed the All I Want For Christmas singer posing with an award in her hand.

In the comments, fans fawned over the star and her children.

One wrote: "She looked and sounded great!"

That was far from the first time Mariah was spotted out without Bryan by her side.

In September, she posted a family photo on Instagram of herself posing with her kids and two new additions to the family.

The twins had orange kittens in their hands.

Mariah revealed in the caption: "Summer prolonged.... even though I try, I can't let go! Introducing #DemKittens, the new adopted family members: Nacho & Rocky Jr."

Bryan wasn't pictured or referenced.

He also missed a concert of hers in Los Angeles, which was unusual.

Khloe Kardashian shared photos from the event on social media, which showed her posing with the singer alongside her daughter True, nieces North and Chicago West, Dream, sister Kim, and Kris Jenner, and others.

MARIAH'S MANY SUITORS

Mariah's first marriage to music executive Tommy Mottola lasted from 1993 through the late 1990s, and she was subsequently linked to several famous men, including Yankee Derek Jeter and singer Luis Miguel, before she met Nick Cannon in the early 2000s.

Mariah was married to Nick, 43, for six years.

They shocked fans when they announced their split in 2014.

The pop singer started dating billionaire James Packer in 2015 and they were engaged by January of the following year.

By October 2016, however, they revealed they had decided to go their separate ways.

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