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Ariana Grande and her boyfriend Jai Brooks have decided to part ways, her rep confirms exclusively to JustJaredJr.com.

The 19-year-old actress/singer and the Janoskians group member cited long distance as reason for the split.

“The distance played a major role as it was hard to maintain a relationship so far away,” her rep says. “They remain close friends.”

Ariana is hard at work filming her upcoming show Sam & Cat, which is a crossover spin-off of both Victorious and iCarly. It is set to premiere this Fall.

Ariana Grande holds hands with new boyfriend Jai Brooks while out and about in New York City on Saturday night (January 5).

The twosome were joined by Ariana‘s brother Frankie and BFF co-star Elizabeth Gillies.

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“I want to steal @lizgillies’ hat,” Ariana tweeted. She added, “LMAO tonight is my favorite night. @frankiejgrande my brother is everything.”

Earlier in the week, Ariana and Jai were spotted heading to a matinee for Wicked.

Ariana Grande locks arms with Jai Brooks while leaving the Gershwin Theatre on Wednesday night (January 2) in New York City.

The 19-year-old Victorious actress and her 17-year-old Australian rumored new beau enjoyed their date night by seeing the Broadway production of Wicked!

For those of you that don’t know, Jai is a member of the Janoskians – a group of friends well-known for their hilarious YouTube videos.

Ariana‘s older brother Frankie posted a funny video of Ariana and Jai meeting for the “first time” on his YouTube channel – check it out below!