EXCLUSIVE: Apparently, Jennifer Lopez was not very pleased when rumors of romance against Alex Rodriguez ignited the internet earlier this year.
In January, rumors emerged of a romance between Rodriguez, 45, and “Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy. Several sources at the time indicated that there was no connection between the two, however.
Still, the murmurs ended up generating a report in March that the pair had ended their engagement because of the scandal.
Now, a source familiar with the couple tells Fox News that the pop actress and superstar was offended by the idea that the ex-New York Yankees hitter would not even think of stepping on it – considering JLo, 51, “apparently” and apparently the world, considers it to be.
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In addition, the source adds that the “Hustlers” star – who is currently in the Dominican Republic filming her latest film “Shotgun Wedding” – was also not in a position to publicly put out a fire that she did not start and basically told the baseball broadcaster to “fix” it while she held the court on the beach.
“It was a test to see if A-Rod was really committed to the future of his relationship,” said the source.
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“To look – [Lopez] is busy shooting a movie, so she couldn’t control the damage from the headlines that she had no part in producing, “added the source.” So she basically told Alex to ‘fix it’ and that was when we started to see Alex in front of us in public declaring that he was not single and was still with her, “said the source.
The day after the reported split, a TMZ photographer asked Rodriguez if he was single while entering a gym, to which the former baseball player responded unequivocally in the negative.
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“I’m not [single], no, “he said to the photographer with a laugh.
According to the source, it was supposedly not a coincidence that the paparazzi reached Rodriguez at that time, which was also just before he flew to the Dominican Republic with roses in tow.
Earlier this month, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez issued a statement, calling the reports on the division ‘inaccurate’. However, the couple said they were ‘sorting out some things’.
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At the end of the day, A-Rod and JLo “have built quite a life together, especially when you look at the dynamics of your family and each of your children loves the other pseudo-stepfather,” said the source.
“So stop [Lopez and Rodriguez] to immediately refute the split report, [it] pointed to the two knowing that they have relationship problems to resolve, but still wanting to work together to resolve them, “added Rodriguez’s source and the singer’s joint statement” On the Floor “calling the split reports” inaccurate ” .
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“We are working on some things,” added the joint statement from the duo.
At the time of the couple’s statement, another source echoed to Fox News that the couple did indeed “go through a rough patch, but are working on it,” but further stated that a third “did not contribute” to the couple’s recent problems.
The duo has yet to answer what their problems really are. However, whatever the doubts, Kimberly Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper and a relationship specialist, tells Fox News that JLo and A-Rod are taking a step in the right direction.
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“When we look at what makes relationships strong, we refer to research. And one of the things we know is that when couples show that they are committed to each other, they are more likely to have strong, long-term relationships.” she explained.
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The two started dating in February 2017 before they became engaged in March 2019. Lopez shares twins Max and Emme, 13, with ex-husband Marc Anthony. The daughters of Rodriguez ‘co-parents, Ella, 12, and Natasha, 16, with his ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis.
Representatives for Lopez and Rodriguez did not respond to Fox News’s request for comment.