Who is Max Ehrich? Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé lands in legal trouble for domestic violence; all you need to know

Max Ehrich, an American actor and singer, has landed in legal trouble in Florida after he was arrested for allegedly getting violent with a family member. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that the actor, who was once engaged to Demi Lovato, was arrested Tuesday night (October 7, 2025) for battery on a person 65 or older.

The TMZ sources further stated that the charge involves domestic violence on a family member. We're told Max posted a $1,000 bond and was released from jail on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The arrest comes at a time when some fans expressed concerns regarding Max's behavior on Instagram Live earlier in the day, when he appeared erratic and made cryptic posts.

Max went live on social media multiple times on Tuesday (October 7, 2025) with his mother in the room. It is, however, unclear if she's the family member from the battery charge. TMZ tried to reach out to Max and his mother, but there has been no response so far on the matter.


"The Young and the Restless" star was engaged to Demi a couple of months back in 2020. The two reportedly started dating in March 2020. He had proposed in July 2020 after four months of dating, but by the end of September, they had called off their engagement. As of October 2025, his relationship status is unknown.

Max Ehrich: Career highlights and net worth

Born on June 24, 1991, Max Ehrich was born in Marlboro, New Jersey, United States. He made his 2 million dollar fortune. The actor, musician & dancer is now 34 years of age. The 34-year-old actor has earned through his professional career as an actor. After being in the acting field for more than a decade, he has managed to garner a fortune worth millions of dollars through his several television roles and films.

According to Gossip Gist, the estimated net worth of the actor is around $2 million. His yearly salary is estimated at $50,000 a year from acting gigs, according to the outlet, and nearly $35,000 from work as a dancer.

Max appeared in 120 episodes of "The Young and the Restless" as Fenmore Baldwin ... and he's also had roles in movies like "High School Musical 3: Senior Year," "Southern Gospel," and "A Cowboy Christmas Romance," according to TMZ.