Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's Break up Has Fans Stunned

Alyssa Fikse

03/12/2021 09:25 pm EST

In a shocking turn of events, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have split, calling off their engagement after two years together. According to reports, the breakup occurred on Friday, but there has been trouble in paradise for a while now. "This has been a long time coming," a source tells People. "They are tied in their business worlds so it's not a cut and dry break up. It's taken a while for them to even think about untangling it all."

The former couple is currently in different corners of the world. "He's now in Miami getting ready for baseball season, and she's filming her movie in the Dominican Republic," the source told Page Six. There is speculation that the rumors that Rodriguez cheated on Lopez with Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy.

Rodriguez wrote a gushing Instagram post in honor of Lopez as recently as Valentine's Day. "Thank you for taking me into your heart, and on the journey of a lifetime," Rodriguez wrote. "Words can't do justice to how you make me feel, and what you have meant to my life. Today we celebrate each other. 'Just the two of us.' But what I love most is that together, we have truly become one. Happy [Valentines Day], [Jennifer Lopez]! I love you. Today and forever."

Fans Are Shocked

After years of being the epitome of coupled-up bliss, fans are shocked that ARod and JLo have called it quits. "Ok JLo and ARod breaking up has rattled me," tweeted author Bolu Babalola.

Surprisingly Emotional

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Some fans were surprised by the level of their emotions, revealing that they were rooting for this A-list couple more than they realized. "Me hearing the AROD and JLO have broken up. Not gonna lie this one got me reeling!" wrote one Twitter user.

Lopez Deserves Better

Most fans are in agreement: Lopez deserves better. "oh my god jlo and arod broke up?????? imagine having jlo and fumbling that hard," wrote one fan.

Bennifer Part 2?

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Fans on Twitter are already floating the idea that the newly single Lopez could reunite with the also recently single Ben Affleck, kicking off Bennifer Pt. 2. "Listen. If Jlo and Ben get back together..." writer Camille Blackett tweeted. "We're rebooting every damn thing so why not this?!"

Twitter Always Has Jokes

As per usual, Twitter had jokes.

What About The Mets?

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There were rumors that Rodriguez and Lopez were planning on buying the New York Mets together, so Twitter was of course worried over who would get the team in the breakup.

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