Mariah Carey 'starts divorce process' after Nick Cannon goes on a Twitter rant claiming he never said his marriage was in trouble

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 22:58 EST, 3 September 2014 | Updated: 06:36 EST, 4 September 2014

Mariah Carey has started the divorce process against Nick Cannon, E! report.

A source tells the publication: 'Mariah has started the divorce process. She's getting all her ducks in a row.'

The report comes after Nick took to Twitter to rant that he 'never said' his marriage was in trouble to begin with.

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'I love Mariah Carey!' Nick Cannon goes on a Twitter rant as he claims he never said his marriage was in trouble... but admits they're going through a 'difficult time'

'I love Mariah Carey!' Nick Cannon goes on a Twitter rant as he claims he never said his marriage was in trouble... but admits they're going through a 'difficult time'

However, it appears it could be too little, too late for the star, as the source added that he 'recently asked if she wanted to bring in a marriage counselor'.

The America's Got Talent host had reportedly said there was 'trouble in paradise' when asked about his marriage last month, but now Cannon claims this was made-up.

'"Trouble in Paradise" is the dumbest phrase I've ever heard! I would never say that s***' he tweeted angrily.

Reports emerged last month that Nick had said he and Mariah had been 'living in separate houses for a few months' and gave her permission to take their three-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, out of town, as "he knows he really upset her by speaking out of turn."

However, Nick is now saying this is not the case, but still failed to mention if he and Mariah were having troubles or not, except for calling it a 'difficult time'.

'I have personally been absent from social media for the past few months for obvious reasons but I feel the need to finally speak up,' he began his rant.

Speaking out: Nick claimed his wife Mariah had been 'slandered'

Speaking out: Nick claimed his wife Mariah had been 'slandered'

Going on a rant! Nick went on a tweeting spree on Wednesday evening to speak up about his marriage strife with Mariah Carey

Going on a rant! Nick went on a tweeting spree on Wednesday evening to speak up about his marriage strife with Mariah Carey

'For the record I NEVER have, nor will I make a statement regarding my marriage,'

However, he later added that the pair are going through a 'challenging time'.

Mariah, 44, who married Nick in 2008 has also been quiet over the mounting rumours, which suggest she is now planning to divorce Cannon.

Nick continued: 'What infuriates me most is to hear people slander @MariahCarey . I will forever be in debted to her for blessing me with our children...'

'I will always love her unconditionally for this and so much more. @MariahCarey is an amazing Mother and I trust her wholeheartedly...'

Adding: 'I love @MariahCarey and that will never change!!!'

Big difference: Nick claims he never said there was 'trouble in paradise' with himself and Mariah... but claims they're going through a 'difficult time'

Big difference: Nick claims he never said there was 'trouble in paradise' with himself and Mariah... but claims they're going through a 'difficult time'

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