Jay Cinco and Lala Baptiste have confirmed that they are no longer together, just months after getting engaged and welcoming their first child. The couple shared separate statements on Instagram on Friday, October 2, saying they had decided to go their separate ways “for now.” Neither Cinco nor Baptiste has shared a specific reason for the breakup. They also made it clear that there is no bad blood between them. Both said they still have love and respect for each other and will continue to be there for their daughter.





Why did Jay Cinco and Lala Baptiste split after starting a family?


The exact reason behind Jay Cinco and Lala Baptiste’s breakup remains unknown. Neither of them has said that cheating, another person or a specific argument caused the separation.

Instead, both stars kept their statements calm and focused on their decision to move forward separately. Cinco said the couple wanted to speak about the breakup because so much of their relationship had happened in public.




They said they had “mutually decided to go their separate ways for now” and wanted to focus on themselves.




The couple also made an important point about their daughter. Even though they are no longer together as a romantic couple, they said they will continue to be present as parents. They also said they will “always be a family.”




This means fans may still see Cinco and Baptiste together when they spend time with their daughter.




Their breakup has led to many reactions online, with some fans expressing sadness and others showing support for the couple. Some people were also surprised by the news because the pair had recently shared moments from their life together.





Jay Cinco and Lala Baptiste breakup comes months after engagement


Cinco and Baptiste's relationship became public in 2025. In December that year, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.




Their relationship reached another big moment in March 2026. Cinco proposed to Baptiste during their baby shower in front of family, friends and people watching online. The engagement came as the couple prepared to welcome their first child.




They later became parents and continued sharing parts of their family life with their followers. In September 2026, they also took a family trip to Italy.




That makes their latest breakup announcement especially surprising to some fans. However, the couple has not said that the Italy trip or any other recent event was connected to their split.




For now, both Cinco and Baptiste have asked for space while they focus on themselves and their daughter. Their statements suggest that, despite ending their romantic relationship, they want to keep a respectful relationship as parents.