Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Split?

It was unusual to see Marc Anthony to be in Costa Rica alone last month. He was in town for his concert at the Estadio Nacional. The last time Marc Anthony visited Costa Rica a couple of years back he was accompanied by his wife, Jennifer Lopez.

Our reasons why the couple split. 1. Marc Anthony travelled to Costa Rica alone. Do we need to say more? 2. Jennifer is so much hotter than Marc. And then there’s the height issue. 3. Jennifer Lopez succeeded in rebuilding her music and film career. She lands a $12 million deal to judge American Idol. J. Lo released a new album “Love?” and nabs her first top ten hit since 2003 with “On the Floor” featuring Pitbull. To top it off Jennifer signed up to join two major films one including “What to Expect when You’re Expecting” with Cameron Diaz. Lastly, it was rumoured that Jennifer received resistance from Marc Anthony to re-sign with American Idol. Reportedly he wanted J. Lo “to spend more time with him and their children.” Jennifer has since denied the rumour. 4. Trouble was on the horizon when Jennifer Lopez brought her mother Guadalupe instead of Marc to meet the royals – bringing your mother as a date is always a sure sign – and we’re not just saying that in jest. Did we miss anything?

On Friday, the pair announced they were no longer together.

Lopez and Anthony has planned visits for Costa Rica (and Latin America) for her new television show,  ¡Q'Viva! The Chosen, where Jlo announced she would  travel with husband Marc Anthony and tour-director-to-the-stars Jamie King to 21 countries across the Americas,  in  search for the world's most extraordinary talent.

Q'Viva! The Chosen," with Simon Fuller, the creator of "Idol"  was to feature the superstar couple as they traveled the world to find the best performers in Latin music, dance and other arts with the goal of creating a live extravaganza.

The show had no airdate, and it's unclear now if it will continue.

"We have decided to end our marriage. This was a very difficult decision," the couple said in a statement by Lopez's publicist. "We have come to amicable conclusion on all matters. It is a painful time for all involved and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."

"It is a painful time for all involved," the statement continues, "and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time."

Lopez, 41, and Anthony, 42, married in 2004 and have 3-year-old twins, Max and Emme.

The pair, both of Puerto Rican heritage, knew each other for years before the 2004 wedding. He was ending a marriage to former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, while she had recently endured a high-profile breakup with Ben Affleck.


Jlo and Marc in happier times?