On June 26, 2025, PEOPLE confirmed that Katy Perry, 40, and Orlando Bloom, 48, ended their nine-year relationship and six-year engagement, with sources citing tensions from Perry’s struggling 143 album and Lifetimes tour as contributing factors. Days later, on June 30, Bloom shared cryptic Instagram Stories posts hinting at moving forward, quoting Buddha: “Each day is a new beginning. What we do today is what matters most,” and Daisaku Ikeda: “The important thing is to take that first step. Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next,” per PEOPLE and Yahoo. This article explores the split, Bloom’s response, their co-parenting plans, and public reactions, drawing on sources like BuzzFeed, Vulture, and X posts.
Details of the Split
Perry and Bloom, who met at a 2016 Golden Globes afterparty and share a 4½-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, faced mounting strain in 2025. Sources told PEOPLE that Perry’s stress over her album’s poor reception and tour criticism caused “tension,” with Bloom reaching a “breaking point,” per BuzzFeed and Entertainment Tonight. A source told Us Weekly the breakup was “a long time coming,” noting the couple had been “living apart” during Perry’s tour, which began in April 2025 and runs through December, per InStyle. The split was described as “amicable,” with Perry “relieved” to avoid another divorce after her 2012 split from Russell Brand, per Vanity Fair.
Speculation grew when Bloom attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding alone on June 26, while Perry, on tour in Australia, posted an upbeat Instagram carousel captioned “Mood: Quokka,” featuring her with Daisy, per E! News and Daily Mail. Bloom’s solo appearance, where he partied with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sydney Sweeney, and Tom Brady, fueled rumors, with TMZ calling him “hot and single,” per Vulture. A source told Page Six the couple planned to finalize the split post-tour, but confirmation came earlier, per BuzzFeed.
Bloom’s ‘New Beginning’ and Perry’s Response
Bloom’s June 30 Instagram Stories, reposted from @taomeditations and soundtracked by James Quinn’s “A Gentle Sunlight,” signaled optimism, per ANINews. He attended Bezos’ wedding, socialized with celebrities, and was photographed in Venice with Sweeney and Brady, per Yahoo. Meanwhile, Perry, in Australia, focused on her tour and Daisy, with a source telling PEOPLE she’s “doing great” despite feeling “pressure” as a single mom, per BuzzFeed. Lauren Sánchez commented, “We miss you Katy,” on Perry’s post, reflecting their friendship, per E! News.
The couple aims to maintain a “positive” co-parenting relationship, prioritizing stability for Daisy, who joined Bloom in Australia before his Italy trip, per PEOPLE. Perry’s bond with Bloom’s ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, and her son Flynn, 14, remains strong, with Perry calling Kerr a “sister” in 2017, per Rolling Stone.
Public and Media Reactions
The split has sparked varied sentiment on X. @nypost highlighted Bloom’s “new beginning” posts, while @RealAmVoice and @barstoolsports claimed Bloom criticized Perry’s April 2025 all-female space flight with Sánchez as “cringeworthy,” though Daily Mail sources noted Perry was “hurt” by his remarks, per Yahoo. @RVealingthenarc pointed to “emotional distance” at a September 2024 red carpet, per. Critics like Jezebel noted Bloom’s “divorced-guy energy” at the wedding, while fans on X expressed sympathy for Perry’s tour struggles and single motherhood.
Implications and Next Steps
The amicable split allows Perry and Bloom to focus on co-parenting Daisy while navigating personal transitions. Perry’s tour continues, with stops in Australia and beyond, while Bloom promotes projects like Deep Cover, per PEOPLE. Their $15 million Montecito home is being rented out, per Vulture, signaling practical adjustments. The case reflects challenges of high-profile relationships under career pressures, with no public comments from either star as of July 1, 2025. Follow updates on www.people.com or X, and support family-focused organizations for co-parenting resources.
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