Jessica Simpson’s husband Eric Johnson seen WITHOUT wedding ring in FIRST sighting since divorce rumors

Jessica Simpson’s husband Eric Johnson stepped out without a wedding ring on Tuesday in his first public sighting since divorce rumors surfaced.

The singer, 44, married ex NFL star Johnson, 45, in 2014 and the pair share three children – but they haven’t been seen together in months and Simpson has notably ditched her wedding ring.

Johnson looked somber as he flashed his ring-free hand while in LA with his parents and without his wife — who hinted in a scathing Instagram post on Monday that their marriage was over.

He wore a navy blue hoodie, baseball cap and jeans during his outing.

The sighting comes after it was revealed that Jessica’s friends had contacted divorce lawyers on her behalf.

Jessica Simpson’s husband Eric Johnson stepped out without his wedding ring this week in his first public sighting since divorce rumors surfaced

The singer, 44, married ex NFL star Johnson, 45, in 2014 and the pair share three children - but haven't been seen together in months and Simpson has notably ditched her wedding ring (seen in 2017)

The singer, 44, married ex NFL star Johnson, 45, in 2014 and the pair share three children – but haven’t been seen together in months and Simpson has notably ditched her wedding ring (seen in 2017)

Sources claim so TMZ that “late last month” someone close to Simpson went to a divorce lawyer in LA, said the star was “unhappy” in her marriage and wanted to arrange a meeting with the lawyer and Simpson.

Simpson did not contact the attorney directly.

A member of Jessica’s team also reportedly contacted another LA divorce lawyer, but there was no follow-through.

DailyMail.com contacted Simpson’s representatives for comment.

Jessica further fueled split speculation with a scathing post that casts a negative light on someone close to her.

“Interviews in my music room in Nashville where I discovered my special magic,” the singer began in her caption.

Johnson showed off his ring-free hand while in LA without his wife - who hinted in a scathing Instagram post on Monday that their marriage was over

Johnson showed off his ring-free hand while in LA without his wife – who hinted in a scathing Instagram post on Monday that their marriage was over

“This comeback is personal, it’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I didn’t deserve.”

Her quote raised eyebrows as followers tried to guess who made her put up with “everything I didn’t deserve.”

‘Ohhh someone’s NOT PLAYING anymore, girls!!! Take notes!!” wrote one fan.

Another said: ‘I’m so sorry you went through what you did.’

One fan said: ‘Are you talking about your husband?’

Then there was one fan who seemed off base: “I feel like she regrets her divorce from Nick. All respect to her.’

Johnson failed to raise a smile during his marital problems

Johnson failed to raise a smile during his marital problems

Johnson looked casual as he stepped out into LA this week

Johnson looked casual as he stepped out into LA this week

Johnson notably wore his ring during his last public sighting with Jessica in June – pictured

Johnson notably wore his ring during his last public sighting with Jessica in June – pictured

The star wore a hoodie and jeans for his day out without his wife

The star wore a hoodie and jeans for his day out without his wife

The star wore a hoodie and jeans for his day out without his wife

He looked pensive as he talked to his parents during the day

He looked pensive as he talked to his parents during the day

Johnson was seen in deep conversation with his loved ones

Johnson was seen in deep conversation with his loved ones

Johnson was seen in deep conversation with his loved ones

Eric has remained silent about the split speculation until now

Eric has remained silent about the split speculation until now

The star looked somber as he stepped out with his loved ones

The star looked somber as he stepped out with his loved ones

The couple are pictured with daughters Birdie, five, Maxwell, 12, and son Ace, 11

The couple are pictured with daughters Birdie, five, Maxwell, 12, and son Ace, 11

Jessica further fueled the split speculation with a scathing post that cast a negative light on someone close to her

Jessica further fueled the split speculation with a scathing post that cast a negative light on someone close to her

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“This comeback is personal, it is an apology to myself for putting up with everything I didn’t deserve”

In the snapshots she wore a black jacket and platform boots from her eponymous fashion line.

Life and style reported friction in the Texas native’s marriage.

“Eric is fed up with her crazy mood swings,” a source said.

“And Jessica feels like their marriage has lost its romance. Everyone is wondering how long they can keep going like this…,” the outlet reported.

‘Eric has been doing his own thing for longer than anyone seems to know. He said very clearly how difficult it is to live with someone who is so obsessed with operations and who is usually so far removed from reality.’

The couple hasn’t been spotted together since attending their daughter Birdie’s kindergarten graduation in June.

In addition to Birdie, five, the couple also share daughter Maxwell, 12, and son Ace, 11.

Rumor has it that Jessica and Eric have been living separate lives for about a year.

The couple - seen in 2016 - first met at a house party in 2010

The couple – seen in 2016 – first met at a house party in 2010

He hasn’t appeared on her social media since April – which is a clear sign of trouble for the social media-obsessed crowd these days.

“Eric has been doing his own thing for longer than anyone seems to know,” Life & Style reported.

“He has said very clearly how difficult it is to live with someone who is so obsessed with surgery and usually so detached from reality.”