LeAnn Rimes announces divorce

LeAnn Rimes is finally admitting defeat. The singer/actress has announced she is getting a divorce.

She was snapped in mid-affair with “Northern Lights” co-star Eddie Cibrian and now her seven-year marriage to Dean Sheremet is over.

She said on her official website: “After much thoughtful mutual consideration, Dean and I have agreed to move forward with dissolving our marriage. This decision was amicable and we remain committed and caring friends with great admiration for one another. Thank you so much for all of your continued love and support – it is deeply appreciated.”

LeAnn’s friend Jeff Berger, founder of Dope Den Productions, said the couple are trying to stay friends despite the split.

“They are doing their best to handle it as mature adults. Dean’s her best friend and that’s the crux of the issue – when you love and care about somebody who’s your best friend – how not to cause them pain. LeAnn and Dean are both great people and, unfortunately, going through a tough situation. But they’re doing what needs to be done in as amicable a way as possible,” he said.

Rimes married Sheremet, a former backup dancer, in 2002, when she was 19.

Cibrian and his wife, Brandi Glanville, have also separated and Glanville filed for divorce last month because of his alleged infidelity.

She said: “Eddie and LeAnn deserve each other.”

The co-stars denied a romance, but were spotted enjoying several intimate dates. Now, they’ve gone public with a trip to Cabo San Lucas, in Mexico, last weekend, to celebrate Rime’s 27th birthday. Cibrian gave her a diamond bracelet and a six-inch triple berry birthday cake from her favorite bakery.