Ethan Slater wife Lilly Jay says he ditched family for Ariana Grande
The wife of Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande's "Wicked" co-star and reported new beau, feels he has abandoned her and their new son for the singer, according to a new report. Sources close to the "Thank U, Next" singer, 30, and Slater, 31, insist their love story didn't start until they'd closed the books on their respective marriages. But the Broadway star's wife, Lilly Jay, feels he has all but ditched the family, insiders tell TMZ. "It's understandable that emotions are high and it's hard seeing your ex move on, especially in such a public way, and her friends are trying to protect her," they told the outlet. "But Ari and Ethan are just trying to lay low and be respectful of their exes as they pursue this new relationship." Jay is also reportedly trying to move past the fact that the former couple, who tied the knot in 2018, will not be raising their 11-month-old together. The insiders say Grande spent time with Slater and J