Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez officially split

Jennifer Lopez and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez have officially ended their relationship after almost four years together.

The two confirmed that they've called off their engagement to E! News on Thursday.

“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so,” they said in a statement.

“We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects,” they added.

Jennifer and Alex also wished the best for "each and one another's children."

Jennifer shares 13-year-old twins Emme and Max Muñiz with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. Alex, meanwhile has two daughters, Natasha and Ella, with ex-wife Cynthis Scurtis.

It is still unclear what caused the split which was first reported a month ago.

The singer and the New York Yankees alumnus started dating in 2017. —JCB, GMA News