Ex Zooey Deschanel breaks his silence after their separation Jonathan Scott

Jacob Pechenik do not remain silent anymore.

Last Friday, hearts were broken when he and Zooey Deschanel announced their separation after nearly four years of marriage. Fast forward to this week and the New girl alum made the headlines when it was revealed that she was going out with Brothers of the property star Jonathan Scott.

Now, Jacob is ready to talk about his break with the 39-year-old actress.

"Yes, everything is friendly and we have two beautiful children together," he said. Hollywood life the Saturday. "We are raising them and we will continue to raise them and we are happy to get them."

He added, "I am happy."

Echoing these same sentiments, the former celebrity couple explained that they were "better off as friends" in a joint statement to E! New.

"After long discussions and a long period of reflection, we decided that we were better as friends, business partners and co-parents rather than as partners for life," they said. Friday. "We remain committed to our business, our values ​​and, more importantly, our children, so please respect our privacy at this time."

The notoriously private pair secretly married in 2015 in Austin. However, before exchanging their wishes, they welcomed their first daughter, Elsie Otter Pechenik. They welcomed their second child, a baby named Charlie Wolf Pechenik in 2017.

However, it seems that the 39-year-old actress has started to pass Jacob.

according to Hollywood life, last month, both felt some chemistry when they filmed a segment for James Cordenof Karaoke ridesharing series. Their respective siblings also participated in the party, Emily Deschanel and Drew Scott.

In addition, New girl alum and the Brothers of the property star have been spotted hand in hand recently. "They both seem very happy and are there for the moment," said a source at the publication about their thriving love story. "It's still very new and she was not really looking to go out with her, but Jonathan and she got on well together."

The duo kept their lips sealed and have not yet publicly announced that he was going out together.

Overall, it seems that Jacob and Zooey are ready for a fresh start.