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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are reportedly going through a rough patch in their relationship, and it seems like Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s upcoming wedding is only making things more complicated. Katy and Orlando, who have been together for nearly a decade and engaged since 2019, are currently dealing with a string of disagreements—some personal, some professional—and tensions are rising on both sides. One major sore spot is Katy’s recent space trip with Blue Origin, which was organized by Lauren Sánchez. While the experience was a huge deal for Katy, Orlando apparently mocked it, calling it “cringeworthy” and “embarrassing,” which deeply hurt her. She had hoped for his support, but instead, sources say he dismissed the entire event as silly, leaving her feeling unseen and disappointed.
Now, with Jeff and Lauren’s wedding celebrations set to take place in Venice on June 24, things are getting even more awkward. Orlando is expected to attend the lavish three-day event, but Katy won’t be joining him. Officially, it’s because she has tour commitments in Australia, but insiders suggest that the real reason is more emotional. Katy reportedly sees Bezos and Sánchez as her friends first, and the fact that Orlando is going without her feels like a personal slight. According to one source, she’s upset that he’s choosing to show up for people who gave her the opportunity to go to space—something he openly criticized.
On top of the personal tension, Katy and Orlando are also clashing over career choices. Katy’s new album, 143, hasn’t been well received. Critics have described it as overly generic, with some even saying it sounds like it was generated by artificial intelligence. The negative reviews and slow ticket sales for her Lifetimes world tour have added more pressure. Orlando had apparently advised her not to go ahead with the album, the space trip, or the tour, but Katy stuck to her plans. This has reportedly led to a feeling of distance between them, with Orlando struggling to connect with the version of Katy he’s seeing now.
The strain became even more public when Katy recently shared personal photos and stories about their relationship online—including topless shots of Orlando—which insiders say broke an earlier agreement to keep their private life out of the spotlight. While Katy may have done it to shift public perception amid the criticism, it reportedly upset Orlando, who feels like their personal life is being used to control the narrative.
Sources close to Orlando say he’s been growing more frustrated and feels like Katy has changed a lot over the past year. He still wants the best for her and loves her, but it’s been hard for him to watch her go through such a tough period. He just wants her to slow down, be real with herself, and enjoy the life they’ve built together. Whether they’ll find their way back to that shared space of understanding and connection is still unclear.