Ellie Goulding’s brief romance with a Costa Rican surfer reportedly ended quietly late last year — and now she’s making waves online with bold new photos.
ELLIE Goulding has caught attention with a daring topless photo, sending a clear statement after her split from her surfer ex.
The 38-year-old singer, known for chart-toppers like “Lights,” parted ways with surf coach Armando Perez back in October.
This Monday, she posted the playful pic to her followers, radiating confident, newly single energy.
In the snap, Ellie poses topless, strategically holding two glasses of white wine to maintain modesty.
She pairs the look with a beige jacket loosely hanging off her shoulders and high-waisted pants in a matching shade, creating a chic yet cheeky outfit.
Ellie recently reentered single life after her separation from husband Caspar Jopling, which was officially confirmed in February last year after a four-year marriage.
Following her split from Caspar—father of her four-year-old son, Arthur—Ellie started dating her most recent partner, Armando.
Their romance seemed to come to a quiet end after a few months, with sources suggesting it simply ran its course.
An insider told the Mail: “She’s a major pop star from the UK, while Armando’s entire world is rooted in Playa Hermosa. He loves his life there, and I doubt he’d consider relocating.
The pop star and surf instructor Armando ended their romance after it fizzled outCredit: Instagram
“Their paths naturally diverged over time, given how different their lives had become. Still, they’ve stayed close and remain wonderful friends.”
In February 2024, Ellie and Armando were seen getting cozy in Costa Rica, confirming the buzz around their budding relationship.
He was spotted embracing and kissing her during a low-key surf lesson by the shore.
A source familiar with the pair said at the time, “Ellie and Armando looked totally smitten.”
“They bond over a shared love for the outdoors and the ocean.”
“Armando co-owns a surf school with his brother right on the beach, and he’s been giving Ellie private lessons.”
“When he wasn’t guiding her on the waves, he was wrapped around her—hugging, kissing, clearly enamored.”
“Ellie seemed completely at ease, laughing and teasing him as they splashed around in the surf.”
Reports first surfaced in mid-2023 via The Sun that Ellie’s marriage to Caspar had hit a rocky phase.
Although Ellie and Caspar had been spotted without their wedding bands, insiders insisted there had been “no talks of a split.”
However, a source later told The Sun that the couple is now working through the final steps of their separation after hitting a rough patch in their marriage.
