Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Finally Call It Quits

All the telltale signs of an impending divorce between Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson hit the bullseye with an official confirmation of their separation.

Breakup rumors have surrounded the duo for months following their solo appearances without their wedding bands. They both fueled the speculations, with the singer taking things up a notch with a not-so-subtle post about embracing a new chapter.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson’s split marks the end of their 10-year romance. It is unclear when or if they will push to end their ties through a divorce; however, the pair are prioritizing their three children above their differences.

The “I Wanna Love You Forever” hitmaker announced her estrangement from Johnson in a statement. She confirmed fans’ concerns and speculations about the pair had hit the mark, revealing they no longer lived under the same roof.

“Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage. Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,” Simpson’s statement read, adding:

“We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”

The singer’s separation comes a year after noting she would spend more time away from her family in Los Angeles. She revealed she would work on her music in Nashville while Johnson held down the fort with their kids, per TMZ.

One of the telltale signs of trouble in Simpson and Johnson’s marriage was the absence of their wedding bands. The Blast reported last November that the former professional football player had ditched his ring months after his estranged wife stopped wearing hers.

Paparazzi spotted the NFL alum enjoying a stroll in Los Angeles, scanning through what appeared to be important documents without his signature band. Johnson’s outing came eight months after Simpson posed for a sexy Valentine’s Day post without her wedding ring.

She captioned the post with a lipstick emoji, with a source claiming her solo update stemmed from her issues with Johnson. More insiders echoed similar sentiments, claiming the pair’s longtime romance was over and they would eventually file for a divorce.

Although Simpson and Johnson stayed quiet about the rift in the marriage, various sources spilled the tea about their problems. One insider alleged the former San Francisco 49ers player was frustrated with the singer’s behavior, saying:

“Eric has had it with her crazy mood swings, and Jessica feels like their marriage has lost its romance. Everyone’s wondering how long they can go on like this.”

The informant claimed Johnson had distanced himself from Simpson for over a year. In their words:

“Eric has been doing his own thing for longer than anyone seems to know. He’s been very vocal about how difficult it is to live with someone so obsessed with surgery and so detached from reality most of the time.”

Before Johnson ditched his wedding band last November, Simpson got fans talking by sharing a cryptic post about her life. She dropped sizzling pictures of herself rocking a white dress, black fur coat, and patent leather boots and captioned it:

“Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic. This comeback is personal; it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.”

Her not-so-subtle implication about her new music addressing everything she did not deserve sparked “single” speculations in the comments.

One Instagram user wrote, “Lots of thirst traps lately. It’s giving single woman.” Another echoed similar sentiments, noting, “Yep, called this a while ago. We love you. Stay strong!”

While many wondered whether Simpson and Johnson were headed for a divorce, The Blast shared that Nick Lachey had reflected on his highly-publicized romance with the singer. He addressed their separation on Netflix’s “The Ultimatum” while empathizing with a contestant in a similar situation.

“I, too, was previously married, divorced. I understand the hurt, the scars that exist from that,” the TV personality said about his ties to Simpson. He advised the contestant not to let their past define their future, referencing his second marriage to Vanessa Lachey.

Simpson and her ex-husband first met at the Hollywood Christmas Parade in 1998. They got engaged and tied the knot in 2002 before going their separate ways in 2005. The duo finalized their divorce in 2006, four years before the singer and Johnson began their romance.

Will Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson push for a divorce, or can they reconcile?