The Veronicas’ Jessica Origliasso announced her separation from American musician fiancé, Kai Carlton, on Monday.
But it’s believed the Australian singer has been dealing with the breakup privately while filming Channel Seven’s reboot of Celebrity Apprentice in Sydney.
A source close to the pop star told Daily Mail Australia on Monday that Jessica, 35, and Kai, 24, actually split three weeks ago.
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EXCLUSIVE: The Veronicas’ Jessica Origliasso (left) looks strained in Sydney with twin sister Lisa (right) and Celebrity Apprentice cast as MORE details are revealed about her bitter split from fiancé Kai Carlton
In a lengthy break-up announcement, Jessica told fans she ‘was not afforded any real explanation’ for their separation, and wished to put the relationship ‘behind her’.
The source claimed Jessica ‘received an unexpected call from Kai to end it [engagement], and then she was “ghosted”‘.
The pair had been living apart for close to eight months amid COVID-19 travel restrictions – with Kai residing in Los Angeles and Jessica based in Brisbane.
‘Jess has already removed the matching tattoo she got with Kai and she’s not interested in keeping the ring,’ the source added.
‘Jess is not interested in keeping the ring’: A source told Daily Mail Australia that Jessica is keen to cut all ties with former fiance Kai, and was pictured over the weekend without her ring
‘To all the souls messaging me about Kai – we are no longer together’: Jessica told fans she ‘was not afforded any real explanation’ for their split, and thanked everyone for ‘ongoing love’
Moving on: Jess look strained in Sydney on Saturday during an outing for the upcoming reboot season of The Celebrity Apprentice
Jess look strained in Sydney on Saturday during an outing for the upcoming reboot season of The Celebrity Apprentice.
She was seen outside Matteo in Double Bay with her twin sister Lisa and co-star, Australian Ninja Warrior favourite Olivia Vivian.
The siblings appeared to bicker briefly as Olivia awkwardly hovered behind them.
Jess appeared to be transfixed with her mobile device as she handed her sister a pair of stylish white shades.
‘I wish to put this behind me’: The pair are no longer following each other on social media, and Jessica has removed all past Instagram photos of their loved-up memories from her grid
Lunch time: Jessica was seen outside Matteo in Double Bay with her twin sister Lisa and co-star, Australian Ninja Warrior favourite Olivia Vivian
All smiles: Veronicas pop duo Jess and Lisa appeared to be recognised by a fan and smiled during the brief encounter with the mystery man
Jessica and Lisa looked casual-chic in T-shirts and skin-tight leggings that highlighted their petite frames.
While the identical twins both wore their hair back in the same slicked-up hairstyle, eagle-eyed fans would recognise Jessica from her visible, faded sleeve tattoos.
Lisa also wears a wedding ring, as she is married to American actor Logan Huffman.
Spot the difference: While the identical twins both wore their hair back in the same slicked-up hairstyle, eagle-eyed fans would recognise Jessica from her visible, faded sleeve tattoos
The stars later browsed a local store before heading back to their accommodations.
Also spotted out-and-about were English comedian and actor, Ross Noble, ARIA Award-winning artist, Anthony Callea.
It appears the cast were on a break from filming, as the celebrities were dressed in casual attire.
Keeping it low-key: Also spotted out-and-about were English comedian and actor, Ross Noble(left), ARIA Award-winning artist, Anthony Callea (right)
Retail therapy? The stars later browsed a local store before heading back to their accommodations
Jessica announced her engagement to Kai just shy of one year ago on 31 October, 2019.
Kai proposed at a luxurious resort in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, with Australian-born singer-songwriter Jessica sharing the exciting news with her legions of followers on Instagram at the time.
However, their relationship appeared to weaken over the past few weeks, with eagle-eyed fans noticing less mentions by the couple, and their photos being deleted.
Prior to her romance with Kai, Jessica dated Australian actress and DJ, Ruby Rose.
The EX Files: Prior to her romance with Kai, Jessica dated Australian actress and DJ, Ruby Rose (left) on-and -off for a period of years. Pictured in 2017