Max Ehrich made headlines in 2020 when he got engaged to pop star Demi Lovato after just a few months of dating. Their whirlwind romance—and dramatic breakup—quickly became a major topic of conversation. In the years since, the 34-year-old has continued acting and making music, but he’s also faced controversy.
In 2025, Ehrich was arrested in Florida on domestic violence charges involving battery of a person aged 65 or older, allegedly a family member. In the hours leading up to his arrest, Ehrich’s social media activity raised red flags. According to TMZ and other sources, he went live on Instagram multiple times, posting cryptic messages and appearing emotionally distressed.
Learn more about Ehrich, his past relationship to Lovato, and what’s going on with him today below.
He’s an Actor, Singer & Performer
Born on June 24, 1991, in Marlboro Township, New Jersey, Ehrich grew up performing from a young age. He’s best known for playing Fenmore Baldwin on The Young and the Restless, a role that earned him multiple Daytime Emmy nominations. Over the years, he’s appeared in popular shows like Under the Dome, iCarly, Law & Order: SVU, and Netflix’s Walk. Ride. Rodeo. Outside of acting, Ehrich is a singer-songwriter who has released several singles, including “Ride” and “Backroads.”
He Once Had a Role in ‘High School Musical 3’
Before becoming known for soap operas, Ehrich appeared as a background dancer in High School Musical 3: Senior Year. He’s mentioned in past interviews that it was one of his first experiences on a major film set and inspired him to keep pursuing acting.
He also had a two episode arc on Shake It Up back in 2010 alongside Zendaya and Bella Thorne.
He Was Once Engaged to Demi Lovato
Ehrich first made headlines in 2020 when he began dating Lovato. Eagle-eyed followers first spotted flirty exchanges between the two on social media, sparking rumors that they were self-isolating together at the start of the pandemic. On March 24, 2020, Max shared Instagram Stories of himself snuggling with Demi’s dogs, Batman and Ella, and later went live on Instagram—only for Demi to accidentally walk into the frame. When she realized he was filming, she ran out of the shot laughing as Max quickly ended the livestream.
The chemistry between the two quickly turned into a whirlwind romance, and just four months later, Ehrich proposed. However, their engagement ended that September, only two months after the proposal. The split became public when Ehrich claimed he learned about it through tabloids rather than directly from Demi, which led to a media frenzy.
He’s Had High-Profile Relationships Beyond Demi Lovato
Before and after his engagement to Lovato, Ehrich was linked to other stars, including America’s Got Talent alum Sommer Ray and actress Veronica Dunne, whom he dated for several years.
He Was Arrested in 2025 for Domestic Violence
In October 2025, Max was arrested in Florida on a domestic violence charge involving battery of a person 65 or older, reportedly a family member. He was taken into custody on October 7 and released the next day after posting $1,000 bail. While few details about the alleged incident have been released, the arrest drew widespread attention due to his emotional online behavior surrounding the event.
In the hours before his arrest, Ehrich’s social media activity alarmed fans. He went live multiple times on Instagram, appearing distressed and posting cryptic messages such as “My heart is broken.” At one point, he even shared what appeared to be his mother’s phone number. During one of the livestreams, his mother could be seen in the background, which added to speculation about his well-being. The emotional posts and unpredictable activity led many fans and observers to call for him to seek help and step back from social media.
