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Are the rumors true? Mariah Carey (54) and Bryan Tanaka (40) met in 2006 when the dancer supported the singer on her tour. Ten years later the two became lovers. Since then, the background dancer has actually accompanied his loved one to all of her concerts. But recently he was no longer present, which is why there was speculation that the two of them would fall out of love. Now an insider confirms Mariah and Bryan’s separation!
As a source tells Page Six, both their 14-year age difference and different ideas about the future played a role in the alleged separation. “He wants to have a family,” explains the insider. However, that’s not what the mother of two wants, which is why Bryan probably wants to break away: “He wants to lead his own life now,” adds another tipster.
An informant had previously told People that Mariah would spend this year’s Christmas without her long-term partner: The pop star traditionally celebrates the festival of love in Aspen – Bryan has always been by her side there since 2017. This year, however, he apparently won’t be there for the first time in six years.
![Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka, 2017](https://content5.promiflash.de/article-images/video_480/mariah-carey-und-bryan-tanaka-tanzen.jpg)
![Bryan Tanaka and Mariah Carey](https://content3.promiflash.de/article-images/video_480/bryan-tanaka-und-mariah-carey-posieren.jpg)
![Mariah Carey in December 2020](https://content4.promiflash.de/article-images/video_480/mariah-carey-posiert-mit-ihrer-plakette-2.jpg)