Ellie Goulding appeared to be in love with surf instructor Armando Pereza during a holiday in Costa Rica this week, just days after confirming her split from husband Caspar Jopling.
The 37-year-old singer wore a chic cream cover-up with a lace bra underneath as she watched the sunset on the beach with her new husband.
Ellie, who recently opened up about the breakup of her marriage on social media, wore stylish gold sunglasses and her blonde locks were styled in loose waves.
Armando showed off his muscular body as he went shirtless during the outing with a group of friends.
It comes after the couple were spotted packing on the PDA on the romantic trip just days earlier.
Ellie Goulding appeared smitten with surf instructor Armando Pereza during a holiday in Costa Rica this week after announcing her split from husband Caspar Jopling
The 37-year-old singer wore a cream top with a lace bra underneath as she watched the sunset on the beach with Armando
In a statement released on Friday, Ellie and the art dealer finally spoke to friends of the couple about their split, telling Web: “Divorce is the only outcome” (Pictured in June 2023; Ellie is seen without her ring)
Ellie frolicked on the beach, kissing and cuddling with the sun-kissed hunk, proving her four-year marriage to husband Caspar, 31, was over after months of speculation.
In a statement released on Friday, Ellie and the art dealer finally spoke about their split, telling friends of the couple to Web that she had “moved away some time ago”.
Armando and his brother Gero run the $70-a-night La Puente Surfhouse and Hostel on the West Coast and promised the star she would ride his “wave of the day” during lessons starting at $50.
Ellie appeared to welcome the next chapter as she splashed in the sea with the surfer and her friends.
The trip to Costa Rica is her second this year. It is believed Ellie met her new love interest during a previous holiday in January.
Known to his friends as Tio, the sun-kissed surf instructor who smooches Ellie promises to be a patient teacher and to help students “read the sea” as long as they are “patient” and “respect its power.”
He has been surfing the same stretch of the Pacific Ocean since childhood, after his parents moved to the resort town of Playa Hermosa, near the Nicaraguan border.
“I have been surfing since I was a child. “The waves of Playa Hermosa are my home and I am a very good host,” he wrote on his website.
And the handsome teacher is not only a master of his craft, including his signature “back-attack move,” but also a huge hit with his students.
In the picture without her wedding ring, Ellie could be seen with Armando wrapping his arms around her waist as they kissed in the sea.
In June, the Costa Rican surfer took Shakira to lessons while the hitmaker vacationed in his home country.
Ellie wore stylish gold sunglasses and her blonde locks were styled in loose waves
Armando showed off his muscular body as he went shirtless during the outing with a group of friends
It comes after the couple were spotted packing on the PDA on the romantic trip just days earlier
Ellie and her ex-art dealer Caspar reportedly lived separate lives for at least six months, despite trying to sort things out for their two-year-old son Arthur.
The couple are now expected to divorce after confirming their four-year marriage is over after exhausting all options, Web can reveal.
In a statement, the musician wrote: “In light of recent stories, I feel that I have no choice but to inform you all that Caspar and I separated privately some time ago.”
“We remain the closest of friends and have successfully cared for the children together, with our sons' well-being at heart.” We are committed to protecting our family's privacy and thank people in advance for their support respect our wishes – we will not comment further. Thank you very much.'
Friends of the couple told Web: “Divorce is the only outcome” after they split after two years of fighting to save their relationship.
Ellie frolicked on the beach, sharing kisses and cuddles with the sun-kissed hunk
The couple appeared in love as they relaxed together on the beach
She proved her four-year marriage to husband Caspar, 31, was over after months of speculation
Armando and his brother Gero run the $70-a-night La Puente Surfhouse and Hostel on the West Coast and promised the star she would ride his “wave of the day” during lessons starting at $50
Ellie appeared to welcome the next chapter as she splashed in the sea with the surfer and her friends
The trip to Costa Rica is her second this year. It is believed Ellie met her new love interest during a previous holiday in January
Known to his friends as Tio, the sun-kissed surf instructor who smooches Ellie promises to be a patient teacher and to help students “read the sea” as long as they are “patient” and “respect its power.”
He has been surfing the same stretch of the Pacific Ocean since childhood, after his parents moved to the resort town of Playa Hermosa, near the Nicaraguan border
“I have been surfing since I was a child. “The waves of Playa Hermosa are my home and I am a very good host,” he wrote on his website
And the handsome teacher is not only a master of his craft, including his signature “back-attack move,” but also a huge hit with his students
In the picture without her wedding ring, Ellie could be seen with Armando wrapping his arms around her waist as they kissed in the sea
The couple was spotted taking photos of Costa Rica's stunning coastline
Ellie and her ex-art dealer Caspar reportedly lived separate lives for at least six months, despite trying to sort things out for their two-year-old son Arthur
The couple are now expected to divorce after confirming their four-year marriage is over after exhausting all options, Web can reveal
Sources close to Ellie have said it's not the ideal ending for her, but it's the “only” one after she's exhausted all options with Caspar.
A pal said: “Ellie and Caspar have been together for a while but they acted like they were together.”
“The fact is that it's over. Ellie moved on a while ago, but she didn’t want anyone to know.”
They continued: “But now she's enjoying the company of other men and there's just no turning back.”
“It's so sad, especially because they had little Arthur but couldn't manage it and now, really sadly, it's going to end in a divorce.” There's no way to save the marriage, the only way ending it now is a divorce.
“It wasn't necessarily the result they always wanted, but that's where they are. Ellie is ready to date other men if he isn’t already and Caspar will certainly be back on the market soon.”
The exes were last seen together in October during a family outing after the musician ended her friendship with fellow conservative Zac Goldsmith to “focus on her marriage.”
Ellie and Caspar married at York Minster in August 2019 with celebrity guests including Sienna Miller, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry.
Their split was first rumored in June 2023, when sources claimed they were “living separately.”
After weeks of discussions about how they would disclose their split, the pop star's team finally revealed they had spent time apart – blaming their “hectic schedule” for the breakdown of their marriage.
Sources close to Ellie have said that although it is not the ideal ending for her, it is the “only” one after she has exhausted all possibilities with Caspar (pictured together in 2018).
The singer shared snaps from her trip on social media
That same month, Ellie was spotted without her wedding and engagement ring while attending the Serpentine Summer Party with Caspar. In the picture, the couple looked dejected.
In October, Ellie called off her growing friendship with Tory colleague Zac, 48, after the pair were spotted together on several occasions.
The couple had formed a relationship over their shared passion for tackling climate change and grew closer after Lord Goldsmith's marriage to his second wife, Alice Rothschild, collapsed after ten tears.
The friendship has been described as unlikely as Lord Goldsmith is the Eton-educated son of the late billionaire financier Sir James Goldsmith, while Ellie grew up on a council estate in Herefordshire.
However, the singer has made many friends in high society, including Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who attended her star-studded wedding to Mr Jopling at York Minster in 2019.
In a statement, the musician wrote: “In light of recent stories, I feel that I have no choice but to inform you all that Caspar and I separated privately some time ago.”
Sources close to Ellie have said it's not the ideal ending for her, but it's the “only” one after she's exhausted all options with Caspar
Lord Goldsmith was previously married to fellow environmentalist Sheherazade Bentley, but the pair separated in 2010. He resigned as a minister in June after accusing Rishi Sunak of being “disinterested” in the environment.
Ellie and Lord Goldsmith met for the first time at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow in November 2021.
Seven months later they were spotted having lunch together at upmarket cafe The Garden in Covent Garden and later at The Wolseley restaurant in Mayfair.
In October 2022 they were at the same party at London's exclusive members' club 5 Hertford Street and just a few weeks later they met again in Egypt for the next climate summit, COP27.
But the Chron later revealed that Ellie had decided to stop spending time with Zac to focus on saving her marriage.