It looks like Heidi Klum just told Seal, “You are out!”
So much for the public flaunting of their love that has persisted since their marriage in 2003. But the pair is handling their breakup with the same poise and delicacy they’ve always used to speak of their relationship.
They cited no specific reason for the breakup and went on to explain how wonderful their relationship was. This is the same couple that renewed their vows every single year since 2003, including a huge public event in 2009.
And don’t forget Seal’s music-related displays of his affection for Klum. He involved his soon-to-be-ex-wife in multiple productions, including a duet for his 2007 song “Wedding Day” and a music video for his 2010 song, “Secret,” which included a cameo by his scantily clad wife.
Ironically enough, the couple is asking for privacy after years of a public relationship. It’s for the kids, of course.
Right.
Whatever the reason, does this divorce warrant any gasps at all?
The couple consists of two forgettable people: The “Kiss From a Rose” guy and a “Project Runway” hostess.
But we’re still talking about them. Seal’s continual album releases allowed him to hold on to what little fan base he has in the U.S., and Klum is se  t — until “Project Runway” dies.
At least Kim Kardashian’s breakup underlined the ridiculousness of all these vicious celebrity marriage and divorce cycles. What makes this divorce newsworthy?
The sudden break-up demonstrates the absurdity of the last seven years of the couple’s image.
The title of Seal’s 2010 album “Commitment” sums up these years of the couple’s public life. Apparently all of the lovey-dovey displays were moot — or at least some of it was. There had to be some conflict between the two that caused a falling out. No one’s relationship is perfect, especially celebrities.
Gobs of Hollywood fans eager for gossip don’t change the fact that this break-up is boring.
Where’s the juice? Celebrities don’t just civilly decide they shouldn’t be together. Where’s the carnage? The yelling and off-color public comments?
Even Klum’s German father publicly expressed his disheartenment after hearing the news. I would have liked to see him tear Seal apart after years of biting his lip, but that wasn’t the case, disappointingly enough.
The ex-couple can have it their way and keep hushed about their non-existent conflicts, but that doesn’t mean the paparazzi won’t come looking. When personalities like Seal and Klum sign up for the public spotlight, they can’t back out in the middle of a conflict.
The two can rest assured they won’t be completely left alone until media rakes out good enough responses about the reasoning for their divorce. With Seal’s new album, “Soul 2,” release Tuesday, the musician will surely run through a gauntlet of interviews and public appearances where he’ll be undoubtedly be asked about the breakup non-stop.
But the real question is: Does anyone really care about Seal’s new album?
 
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