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Sad news for the couple.
By Bernadette Giacomazzo — Written on Sep 24, 2020
Sad news for Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich. Just two months after the actor proposed to Lovato in Malibu in July of this year, Lovato and Ehrich have called off their engagement. News of the split comes as a shock to pretty much everyone, as the couple recently celebrated their six-month anniversary together and appeared to be madly in love with one another, ready to take the next step in their relationship. And while Demi Lovato has been a household name in the music and entertainment industry since her Disney days, we're curious to know more about Max Ehrich and why he and Demi Lovato suddenly called off their engagement.
Who is Max Ehrich and why did he and Demi Lovato split?
Max Ehrich is the star of The Young & The Restless and also Demi Lovato's now-former fiancé. "It was a tough decision, but Demi and Max have decided to go their separate ways to focus on their respective careers," a source revealed. "They have respect and love for one another and will always cherish the time they spent together."
What's interesting is that the couple's split comes less than two weeks after old tweets about his love for Selena Gomez surfaced.
"It's really sad when people FAKE images to put women against each other. If women have conflict that's between them NOT YOU," the "Cool for the Summer" singer wrote on Instagram. "Yes, it's easier to tear apart celebrities and their relationships because 2020 sucks and scares the s*** out of us all but it's only gonna stay terrifying until we address it all and WORK ON SOLUTIONS TOGETHER."
Max Ehrich is a soap star.
Though Ehrich's most recent credit has to do with his work on The Young & The Restless, where he played Fenmore Baldwin, Ehrich's acting resume is actually quite impressive. He's had a guest-starring role on Law & Order: SVU, starred as Hunter May in Under the Dome, and also stars as Brett on American Princess.
He first posted Instagram Stories with Lovato's dogs, fueling rumors they were a couple.
One of the biggest hints that Ehrich and Lovato are more than just friends has to do with an Instagram story that Ehrich posted that featured Lovato's two beloved dogs. What's more, Lovato let a sexy comment on one of Ehrich's Instagram photos.
Prior to Ehrich, Lovato was linked to model Austin Wilson, but they called it quits just weeks after making things "Instagram official."
Though little is known about Ehrich's dating life prior to Lovato, Lovato was most recently linked to model Austin Wilson. However, just a few weeks after making things "Instagram official" with the model, Lovato and Wilson called it quits.
Max Ehrich is a former child star, just like her!
As many know, Lovato got her start as a child star, most famously on Camp Rock. And that's another thing that she and Ehrich have in common: Ehrich was also a former child star who starred in High School Musical 3 with Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale.
Ehrich is credited with being a positive influence on Lovato.
"Max is very into music and health, and he doesn't like to party," a source close to Lovato said when the two first sparked dating rumors. "He's a good influence on Demi and they have a lot in common. They have a few mutual friends in common, but Demi has been introducing Max to her closest friends via Facetime since being quarantined. It's very new but they are definitely hanging out and seeing where it leads. They have spent a lot of time together but I wouldn't say it's an exclusive relationship yet."
Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich got engaged in July 2020.
In July 2020, Lovato posted romantic photos of she and Ehrich on the beach while flashing a giant diamond on her ring finger.
"I knew I loved you the moment I met you. It was something I can’t describe to anyone who hasn’t experienced it firsthand but luckily you did too," she wrote. "I’m honored to accept your hand in marriage. I love you more than a caption could express but I’m ecstatic to start a family and life with you. I love you forever my baby. My partner. Here’s to our future!!!!"
Ehrich was just as excited about their engagement, also posting the photos on Instagram and declaring his love for Lovato.
"Words cannot express how infinitely in love with you I am forever and always and then some. I cannot spend another second of my time here on Earth without the miracle of having you as my wife," he exclaimed.
Bernadette Giacomazzo is an editor, writer, publicist, and photographer whose work has appeared in Teen Vogue, People, Us Weekly, The Source, XXL, HipHopDX, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, BET.com, and more.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally posted on March 26, 2020 and was updated with the latest information.