- Britney Spears' husband spoke publicly for the first time since filing divorce papers on Wednesday.
- Sam Asghari said that the decision was mutual, and wished his former partner the best.
Britney Spears' husband Sam Asghari broke his silence on Thursday, saying the pair's decision to divorce was mutual after he filed divorce papers on Wednesday.
In a post on his Instagram story, Asghari said he and Spears made the decision together, and wished the pop star the best. The personal trainer asked for people following the divorce to be thoughtful.
Asghari didn't say what led to their separation, only that "shit happens."
"After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together," Asghari posted on his Instagram story on Thursday. "We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always."
"Shit happens," he added.
According to court documents, Asghari cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce. Spears and Asghari separated on July 28, 2023, and Asghari is seeking spousal support and attorneys' fees, per the divorce petition.
It is unclear whether Asghari will contest a prenuptial agreement negotiated ahead of their marriage.
The two met in 2016, when Asghari played the love interest in Spears' "Slumber Party" music video, and they went public with their relationship in 2017. They got married on June 9, 2022, at a star-studded, intimate, ceremony at Spears' residence.
Representatives for Spears and Asghari didn't immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.