Claim Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef had ‘open marriage’ before split

In the wake of Ricky Martin’s shock split from his husband of seven years, a new report has shed light on their unusual marriage.

Ricky Martin is engaged to boyfriend, Jwan Yosef.

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef were not all each other had, according to a new report.

“Like many couples, Ricky and Jwan had an open relationship for most of their marriage,” a source described as a close friend of Martin claimed to the Daily Mail.

“This worked for them, until it didn’t.”

The Livin’ La Vida Loca singer, 51, and the painter, 38, announced yesterday that they were divorcing after six years of marriage.

Jwan (left) and Ricky have been together since 2015.

“Neither of them fell in love with someone else,” the pal clarified. “Sex was something they engaged in together and separately with other partners.”

Reps for Martin weren’t immediately available for comment.

The Latin superstar and Yosef plan to share custody of their 4-year-old daughter, Lucia, and their 3-year-old son, Renn.

The couple shared intimate snippets of their home life on social media.

Jwan and Ricky share a kiss.

Martin also has twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, 14, whom he welcomed before marrying the artist.

“In the end, they decided that it was best for them, their wellbeing and for their kids if they end it amicably,” the source shared.

The Grammy winner “will likely keep” their home, per the insider, but Yosef “will be taken care of forever and will not have to worry about his finances” thanks to a “tight prenup”.

“Ricky knows the value of [Yosef] being a father in their kids’ lives,” the friend added.

While Martin has not commented on the report, he did tell Vulture in 2018 that he hoped to “normalise” open relationships with his role as Gianni Versace’s longtime boyfriend, Antonio D’Amico, in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

The couple have been married since 2016 and have two children together. Picture: Getty

Martin and Yosef met in 2015 and got engaged in 2016.

They tied the knot in 2017 before welcoming Lucia and Renn in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

In their separation announcement, the former couple admitted they had “considered transforming [their] relationship” before ultimately deciding to part ways “with love, respect and dignity” for their children.

This story originally appeared on Page Six and is republished here with permission.