Jutes Shares How He and Demi Lovato Stay Connected During Tour Separation

The musician opens up about the challenges of being apart from his wife as they both embark on tours this year.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:18am

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Ahead of his European and North American tours this summer, musician Jutes (real name Jordan Lutes) detailed how he and wife Demi Lovato are preparing to spend their first wedding anniversary apart due to their conflicting tour schedules. While Jutes admitted it will be 'tough' to be away from Lovato, he shared his hopes that this type of scheduling conflict never occurs again and discussed his excitement for his upcoming shows and connecting with fans.

Why it matters

Jutes and Lovato's situation highlights the challenges that celebrity couples can face when balancing their individual careers and touring schedules. Their openness about navigating this 'tough' time apart provides insight into the realities of maintaining a high-profile relationship in the entertainment industry.

The details

Jutes is set to kick off a European tour in May followed by a North American tour in August, while Lovato will be on the road for her own tour later this month. The 35-year-old musician acknowledged that being apart for their first wedding anniversary 'really sucks,' but he remains optimistic about finding ways to stay connected, such as constant FaceTime calls. Despite the distance, Jutes emphasized that he and Lovato continue to be each other's biggest supporters, with Lovato believing in him 'more than I believe in myself.'

  • Jutes' European tour begins on May 2.
  • Jutes' North American 'Smile You're On Tour' kicks off in August.
  • Demi Lovato will be on tour for her latest album 'It's Not That Deep' over the next month.

The players

Jutes

A 35-year-old Canadian musician, also known by his real name Jordan Lutes, who is married to Demi Lovato. He is preparing to embark on European and North American tours this year.

Demi Lovato

A popular singer and songwriter who is Jutes' wife. She will be on tour for her latest album 'It's Not That Deep' over the next month.

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What they’re saying

“'It's one of those things where we get sad when we talk about it. So we're like, 'We won't think about it yet.' It's gonna be tough, there's no way around that.'”

— Jutes, Musician

“'She believes in me more than I believe in myself. Beyond me being in love with her, [she] is one of the most talented human beings on planet Earth. So when someone that talented believes in you, it feels good and it fuels you.'”

— Jutes, Musician

What’s next

After their respective tours, Jutes and Demi Lovato plan to celebrate their first wedding anniversary together.

The takeaway

Jutes and Demi Lovato's situation highlights the challenges that celebrity couples can face when balancing demanding careers and touring schedules. However, their openness about navigating this 'tough' time apart and commitment to supporting each other's success demonstrates the strength of their relationship.