What happened to Max Ehrich? Latest incident involving Demi Lovato’s former fiancé explored

Max Ehrich has reportedly been placed on another psychiatric hold after a string of concerning social media posts led fans to alert authorities.

The 34-year-old actor, who was the former fiancé of pop star Demi Lovato, was taken by an ambulance on Saturday, which took him to a mental health facility in Florida, according to a report obtained by TMZ.

The Under the Dome star himself shared with the outlet that his recent provocative and unstable posts on social media caused concern among his fans, prompting them to contact authorities out of fear that he might be experiencing a nervous breakdown.

The outlet reported that the police met with Max Ehrich and his parents for further evaluation before he was taken for a psychiatric assessment under Florida's Leo Baker Act, or the Florida Mental Health Act, which applies to people with mental illness in need of crisis services.

The actor reportedly stayed in the facility for 72 hours.

The incident comes only a month after Max Ehrich was arrested in Florida and taken into custody by St. Lucie County jail on Oct. 8.

At the time, the Walk. Ride. Rodeo. star was accused of domestic violence and apprehended on one charge of battery on a person 65 years or older. Police reported that the actor was allegedly abusing nitrous oxide before assaulting his mother.

According to the authorities, Max Ehrich was seen hurting his mother during a live broadcast. Cops were alerted by a concerned neighbor, whose home the actor's mom rushed to when he began turning violent in the middle of an argument. She reportedly told the authorities that Max Ehrich "heavily abuses inhalants."

Max Ehrich was reportedly held on a $1,000 cash bond. He was then released in the afternoon on the same day.

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Max Ehrich and Demi Lovato relationship: A glimpse into the former couple's whirlwind romance

Max Ehrich and Demi Lovato began dating in 2020 and got engaged after only four months of dating.

In April that year, the duo quarantined together amid the coronavirus pandemic at the pop star's California residence.

According to an insider, the two were "getting really serious," adding:

"The quarantine has been really great for Demi and [they] and Max have gotten so close. [They’re] doing a great job at staying sober, healthy and taking care of [themself]."

Following his proposal in July, the blissful Demi Lovato took to her Instagram to share the news with her fans, and dedicate a heartfelt message to Ehrich.

"[Max Ehrich] I knew I loved you the moment I met you. It was something I can’t describe to anyone who hasn’t experienced it firsthand but luckily you did too.."

The "Don't Forget" hitmaker continued:

"I’m honored to accept your hand in marriage. I love you more than a caption could express but I’m ecstatic to start a family and life with you. I love you forever my baby. My partner. Here’s to our future!!!!”

Max Ehrich also celebrated the moment, expressing his joy through his own page.

"Words cannot express how infinitely in love with you I am forever and always and then some. I cannot spend another second of my time here on Earth without the miracle of having you as my wife. here’s to forever baby … I’m so excited."

However, in September, the couple called it quits. According to a source, Lovato and Ehrich began "having conflicts" as they went back to work following their quarantine together.

"Demi and Max were basically together 24/7 for months. They lived in a bubble with zero stress, and everything was just fun. Now they are both working and are on separate coasts."

Another insider concurred, saying:

"Max shot up in fame, and it's been hard. He got wrapped up in [Hollywood]."

While the breakup and calling off the engagement was a "tough decision" for both Lovato and Ehrich, the former couple said they will "always cherish" their shared memories, according to another source.