James Packer was 'jealous' of Mariah Carey's backup dancer and choreographer Bryan Tanaka, a new report claims in the wake of the news of the celebrity couple's dramatic split.
TMZ claimed Thursday night that 'sources connected with Mariah' had revealed the tension between the Australian billionaire and Tanaka that led to a showdown last June.
The website claims that following a loud argument between the two men, 'Packer used his casino ties to get Tanaka banned from Caesar's Palace', where the songstress has a residency.
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Bone of contention: James Packer allegedly thought Mariah Carey was getting 'too close' to choreographer and dancer Bryan Tanaka, pictured with the songstress on August 3
DailyMail.com has contacted representatives of both parties seeking comment on the latest revelations.
It has become a very messy and dramatic end to the love story between the 46-year-old songstress and the 48-year-old businessman.
The couple have not seen each other in over a month after a fight while on a romantic European vacation, her spokesperson has said.
The pair's engagement unraveled during a stay on a luxury yacht in Greece in September.