Marc Anthony tells of J-Lo break-up

Marc Anthony is setting the record straight on his break-up from Jennifer Lopez in a TV interview today.

Anthony tells ABC’s Nightline that the crumbling of the singers’ marriage “wasn’t something sensationalistic”.

" It was a realisation on both our parts. So, you know, it wasn't shocking. These things happen. It was a decision that we made jointly."

He also said: "I'll always love Jennifer."

Tabloids have claimed Anthony was unfaithful, but he says the truth is the union no longer worked. He also says the decision was mutual.

The pair announced their split in July after seven years of marriage. They have three-year-old twins, Max and Emme.

Anthony says he wants to move forward with his life and career and summarises his situation as “not a funeral, not a burial. This is just two people who came together and just realised — and so I'm saying that it wasn't sustainable the way it was, and that's that."

Lopez recently revealed her torment at the divorce as they both wanted the marriage to work.

The 'American Idol' judge said: "This was the hardest decision I've ever had to face. I really wanted this family to work. That was my biggest dream, and I worked hard at it. We both did. Sometimes it doesn't work - and that's sad. But I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love...It's still my biggest dream."

Part of the Marc Anthony interview will air on Good Morning America and the full interview will be shown later on Nightline.