Cynthia Scurtis, the ex-wife of Alex Rodriguez, says he is "happy" for him and Jennifer Lopez

The ex-wife of Alex Rodriguez insists that she is "happy" for him and Jennifer Lopez.

Cynthia Scurtis, a former wife of the baseball star, with whom he separated in 2008, gave his blessing to the couple after Alex got down on his knees earlier this month.

S addressing RadarOnline, she said, "I'm happy for them. Otherwise, I have no comment.

Backtracking: Alex Rodriguez's ex-wife insists that she's "happy" for him and Jennifer Lopez; photographed with Alex Rodriguez on December 30, 2007 in Las Vegas

Alex and Cynthia remained civil after their separation for the sake of their two daughters – Ella, 10, and Natasha, 14.

He had previously revealed on Nightline: "From the beginning, we always give priority to children so that they grow up and have emotional well-being, without feeling the contractions you sometimes feel in divorced families."

Nine days ago, Alex, 43, had announced to Instagram that he and Jennifer, 49, were engaged, as he said "she said yes," as well as a close-up image of the artist. 39, incredible diamond engagement ring.

Meanwhile, Jennifer's friend, Ne-Yo, revealed that she was "on the moon" after being betrothed.

Now: Cynthia Scurtis, the ex-wife of the baseball star, with whom he separated in 2008, gave his blessing to the couple after Alex knelt earlier this month. this; Jennifer Lopez and Alex photographed Sunday in New York

He told Entertainment Tonight: "Anyone who has seen them together is like" They get married. Yes, they are getting married. This will happen.

Ne-Yo, who is one of his fellow judges on World Of Dance and her friend, continues, "I discovered the same thing as everyone else. I looked at IG and saw myself and said, "Oh, it's finally here!"

Adding: "I'm super happy for her. She is on the moon. She is really. You can totally say. I will not say that it is the happiest that she has ever been – I do not know it personally – but it is the happiest that I can see it since I know it. He comes on the set once in a while. He is super funny.

Ne-yo said: "It's her biggest fan, which is great, and she turns it on. She's already lighting up a room when she comes in, because it's just J. Lo and that's what she's doing, but when it happens, it's like: "OK, [put on your] Sun glbades. We understand – you love yourself and you are happy. Okay, we understand. ""

The past: Alex and Cynthia remained civil after separation for the sake of their two daughters – Ella, 10, and Natasha, 14; photo of November 30, 2007 in New York