Updated Apr 15, 2021 | 21:39 IST Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, who got engaged in 2019, called it quits and issued a joint statement confirming that the two were better as friends. Jlo, Alex Rodriquez call off engagement Key Highlights The couple were set to tie the knot in June 2020 Jlo's last post with Alex on Instagram was in February In a piece of shocking news, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have announced their separation on Thursday. The couple, who were engaged in 2019, released a joint statement that they had called it quits. There are several reports recently that took over the internet about the duo's relationship status. However, on Thursday they put all rumours to rest and stated that they are "better as friends."