Looks like fans are speculating that Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their 7 year relationship, according to @people. The news outlet reports, that Tanaka has been absent from her recent shows and a source also claimed that she’s spending the holidays in Aspen without him right now.
Their bond initially sparked when Tanaka joined Carey’s professional team as a backup dancer. As they spent countless hours rehearsing and performing together, a deep connection started to develop between the two. However, due to Carey’s high-profile status and previous heartbreaks, they maintained a strictly professional relationship initially, keeping their feelings under wraps.
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But as fate would have it, love cannot be contained. The chemistry between Carey and Tanaka gradually grew stronger, and rumors began to swirl about a potential romance. In 2016, during a European tour, their relationship finally blossomed into something more profound. They were spotted holding hands and sharing intimate moments, confirming the speculations that had been circulating for months.
Despite their significant age difference—Carey is 12 years Tanaka’s senior—the couple embraced their love and let their hearts guide them. Age became an inconsequential factor as they reveled in their newfound happiness. Their shared passion for music, dance, and the entertainment industry only solidified their bond further.
However, their journey has not been without its challenges. Public scrutiny and criticism have always been a part of Carey’s life, and her relationship with Tanaka was no exception. Some skeptics questioned the authenticity of their love, suggesting it was merely a publicity stunt or a rebound from her previous failed engagement. But Carey, with her resilient spirit, chose to focus on her own happiness and ignored the naysayers.
Their relationship faced a brief hiatus in 2017, as Carey took some time for self-reflection and personal growth. But true love often finds a way back, and by the end of that year, Carey and Tanaka rekindled their romance with even more intensity.