Ruben Studdard has filed for divorce from his wife Surata Zuri McCants.

The former “American Idol” winner’s rep confirmed the news:

“Ruben and Zuri have gone their separate ways.”

According to papers filed in Alabama, “irreconcilable differences” was cited as the reason for the break-up.

The couple married back in 2008 and have no kids.

It’s always sad to hear about a married couple divorcing, but maybe it was for the best.

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