Victoria Monét And John Gaines Reveal They Broke Up 10 Months Ago, Address Rumors Of Infidelity

After some speculation, Victoria Monét and John Gaines have confirmed their breakup in a formal, joint statement—something they were admittedly trying to avoid.

Shared on social media on Monday (Sept. 23), the Grammy winner and her former fitness trainer beau revealed that they split 10 months ago.

“With good intentions, we honestly have been avoiding a formal statement about something as natural and as personal as love. We originally preferred to keep this out of the public (as announcing this publicly is sure to make pain resurface) but it is becoming more and more difficult to suppress,” it read.

The couple also addressed rumors of infidelity and “false accusations of [their] origin story.” They explained that before they decided to make this statement, they “thought long and hard about whether we owed it to anyone to explain where we are as we heal, since we understand how social media can magnify the truth or run far with untruths.”

Yet, they collectively decided “to be open and address it in hopes to put a period on the question marks for the sake of our healing process.”

Monét and Gaines affirmed their mutual adoration and respect for one another, especially as they navigate their new relationship as co-parents to their three-year-old daughter Hazel.

The pair confirmed that their split didn’t stem from drama or a scandal. “We both just have some fundamental growing to do that would be best done apart so we can remain the best versions of ourselves for our daughter […] We are committed to doing the inner work and trust that God will place us both where we belong in due time,” the statement continued.

Overall, they both intend to “remain a family” and hope that the public respects their privacy moving forward.