Pop superstar Mariah Carey and dancer Bryan Tanaka have called it quits on their long-term relationship, according to reports. Speculation arose when Tanaka was noticeably absent from Carey's recent Merry Christmas One and All! tour.

Sources close to Mariah Carey revealed that she planned on spending time alone during her upcoming trip to Aspen, which she usually takes with Bryan Tanaka, as per Mail Online.

Mariah Carey's Solo Christmas Sparks Rumors

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 01: Honoree Mariah Carey performs onstage during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 01, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The couple's most recent public outing occurred in March 2023. Marking a significant milestone, Tanaka took to social media to commemorate their anniversary, sharing a heartfelt picture. Both Carey and Tanaka have refrained from making any mention of each other on social media platforms.

Concerns have been raised by fans regarding the well-being of Carey, as they observed her absence during a concert in California and a noticeable change in her typically energetic performance. As of December 19, there has been no official statement from either Carey or Tanaka regarding the circulating rumors about their possible breakup.

In the wake of speculation surrounding her alleged separation from her longtime partner Bryan Tanaka, renowned singer Mariah Carey is reportedly seeking a peaceful and joyous Christmas celebration.

In a departure from her usual tradition of commemorating anniversaries instead of birthdays, Carey set off on her customary annual vacation, this time without the company of Tanaka. In a notable departure from previous years, the renowned Christmas hitmaker has embarked on a solo journey during the holiday season.

Despite the absence of her beau, Carey remains upbeat, sharing a celebratory video of her ending her Merry Christmas One and All! tour. Fans had already noticed that Tanaka was not involved in the tour. While Tanaka has been a fixture at Carey's shows for almost a decade, the couple has not been seen together since their last public appearance in March.

Carey's social media accounts have also been void of any mention of Tanaka, with the last post featuring the couple dating back to Christmas of the previous year. Instead, Carey has been sharing pictures with her twin children and focusing on her own happiness, according to Heavy.

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Mariah Carey's Romance Speculation in Tanaka's Absence

Speculation is rampant regarding the current state of Mariah Carey's romantic involvement with Bryan Tanaka, amid reports of a potential separation. Concerns were raised by fans of the renowned pop superstar as they observed the absence of Tanaka during her highly anticipated Merry Christmas One and All! show in California.

The absence of Tanaka prompted fans to express their worries regarding Carey's overall well-being. Tanaka, a long-time attendee of Carey's concerts, was notably absent from her most recent tour.

The couple's last public appearance together was in March, when Tanaka posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to celebrate their anniversary. Since then, neither Carey nor Tanaka have mentioned each other on social media.

With their apparent decision to spend the holiday season apart, many are questioning the future of their relationship.

However, as Carey embarks on a solo vacation and shares cheerful videos on social media, it seems she is focused on her own happiness and drama-free Christmas, Metro reported.

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