Ethan Slater’s now ex-wife has released a statement regarding their separation and the revelation of Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande’s new relationship. Speaking with TMZ, Lilly Jay details that she “watched in horror” of all the storied posted of the situation of her separation.
 “I’m focused on my son and doing my best to navigate a spotlight I have never wanted or experienced before.”
Ending her statement, she says: “I am asking for privacy and respect as an individual who is not in the entertainment industry and as a mom. I ask to be left alone to rebuild my life and raise the beautiful boy I gave birth to last year.”
She also mentioned to Page Six her feelings towards Grande where she says Grande is “not a girl’s girl. My family is just collateral damage.”
Slater filed for divorce last week and at the same time, news broke out of his newfound romance with his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande. Slater and Lilly Jay were previously married for 5 years as the wedded in 2018.
The were highschool sweethearts and began dating in 2012. They share a 1-year-old son together.
