ELLIE Goulding looked loved up as she frolicked on the beach with surfing instructor Armando Perez in Costa Rica – just days after confirming her split from Caspar Jopling.
The 37-year-old singer, known for hits including River and Burn, told fans it was over with the art dealer – who she married in 2019 – after she was spotted kissing the hunk in the waves last week.
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Ellie, who shares son Arthur with Caspar, appeared happy and relaxed in Armando’s presence as they chatted and cuddled up while watching the sun set.
They were joined by a group of friends but spent time gazing into each other’s eyes.
Earlier in the week they were seen passionately kissing in the waves.
Onlookers said: “Ellie and Armando seemed very into each other. He has been giving Ellie lessons. When he wasn’t teaching Ellie he couldn’t keep his hands off her and pulled her in for a hug and a kiss.”
Ellie is now said to have flown home after her holiday and is spending time with Caspar and their young son after her loved up break.
Art dealer Caspar, 36, addressed the split last week, writing: “Ellie and I made the decision to separate some time ago.
“Our immediate family and close friends have known for some time, otherwise we chose to do what we could to keep this private. Ellie and I remain the closest of friends and, most importantly, are ‘co-parents’ to the best kiddo in the world.
“This is the last thing I want on this and please ask that you respect mine and Ellie’s privacy.”
Ellie, who will perform with DJ Calvin Harris at the Brit Awards next Saturday, wrote in her own statement: “Caspar and I separated some time ago. We remain the closest of friends and have been successfully co-parenting with our son’s best interests at heart.
“We are committed to protecting our family privacy and thank people in advance for respecting it. We won’t be commenting further.”
Pals confirmed to The Sun how Ellie and Caspar separated after their marriage hit the rocks last summer.
A source said: “Ellie and Caspar are both absolutely dedicated to their little boy and make amazing co-parents.
“They haven’t been together for some time but are still just as close.
“If they have time they want to get away on holiday with their little boy later this year.
“Caspar is completely supportive of Ellie’s career and he’ll be cheering her on at the Brits with their son from home.
“It’s really important for Ellie and Caspar that they stay friends and they’re both free agents who can see other people.
“They’re both being very adult about the situation and are carrying on as normal.”
Ellie and Caspar married in York Minster in August 2019, with the couple welcoming their son two years later.
The Sun first revealed how the couple were taking time apart last summer, with Ellie striking up a friendship with former Tory MP Zac Goldsmith.
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