Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck’s divorce a hogwash to divert attention from a bigger issue?

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship has dominated headlines for the past few weeks. The actors who rekindled their relationship in 2021 and married in 2022, seem to have hit a rough patch in their marriage. The two have not been photographed together on outings lately barring the times they stepped out to fulfilparental commitments.

Speculations about the cracks in their marriage increased following reports of Affleck moving out of their lavish Beverly Hills mansion to reside in a rental property. Amid news of divorce, JLo cancelled her highly anticipated LA concerts. Sources state that the cancellation was done due to family issues, but PR experts believe there is more to the story.

A distraction from career struggles?

Jennifer Lopez's million-dollar LA residency was abruptly cancelled, leaving fans dismayed. The singer herself shared the news, expressing how "heartsick and devastated" she felt. While most speculated that the event was called off due to tensions at home for JLO, other reports claim that MGM Grand, the venue slated to host JLo's over 90 concerts scheduled in 2025 and promised her $90 million for the deal, “grew nervous due to low ticket sales.”

Speaking to Mirror, Riaz said, "In March, JLo cancelled the last seven dates of the tour. Then in April, the tour name was changed from This Is Me…Now to This Is Me … Live: The Greatest Hits.”

JLo facing challenges in her career?

Furthermore, JLo's return to the film industry with the Netflix sci-fi series, Atlas, also got a lacklustre response. Amid these setbacks, it's tempting to link everything to the troubles in Ben and Jen's paradise. However, PR expert Mayah Riaz isn't convinced and believes otherwise.

Stressing on the fact that Ben and Jen’s rumours may have been created to hide these challenges, the expert told Mirror, "It’s no wonder there’s speculation about the divorce rumours surrounding her and Ben could have been created to distract from her career downfall. It is not uncommon for celebrities to face speculation and rumours, particularly during challenging times in their careers.”

"Divorce rumours or personal life distractions can sometimes be used as a strategy to divert attention from any professional setbacks." PR specialist points out that these stories should be taken with scepticism until they are proven true.

Another expert pointed that JLo could be dealing with a private problem she chooses to keep to herself. This issue might be connected to her marriage, which is always under the spotlight. However, it's also possible the issue is simply low ticket sales.

Performing in empty seats could “harm her image,” so cancelling the tour might have been a strategic decision on her part.

So far, JLo has not openly disclosed the real reason for cancelling the tour nor has she openly discussed her marital problems or confirmed news of her separation from Affleck.