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Katherine Heslop

Gareth Gates 'splits' from girlfriend Chloe McLennan after two and a half years together

Gareth Gates and girlfriend DJ Chloe McLennan have reportedly gone their separate ways.

The pair started dating in April 2020 after meeting in Ibiza but now things are said to be over between the two.

Pop Idol star Gareth, 38, and Chloe, 32, are understood to have unfollowed each other on Instagram, with Chloe deleting all snaps of the popstar.

Gareth was recently spotted enjoying a family day out in Winter Wonderland after the reported split.

Sharing a snap of himself with his sister and other relatives, he wrote: "There’s literally no where else I’d rather be than surrounded by my beautiful family."

Both Gareth and Chloe want to make a fresh start in 2023, a source said.

Gareth and Chloe have reportedly gone their separate ways (Gareth Gates/Instagram)

They told The Sun: "The writing was on the wall for some time, and it became clear there was trouble between them as Gareth has not liked or commented on any of Chloe's pictures since November 11th.

"With Christmas approaching, they have called it quits and want to make a fresh start apart in 2023."

The Spirit in the Sky singer split from fiancée, Coronation Street actress Faye Brooks, in August 2019, after seven years together.

He shares a daughter, Missy, with ex-wife Suzanne Mole, but keeps her out of the limelight.

Gareth recently enjoyed a day out at Winter Wonderland with his family and without Chloe (gareth_gates/Instagram)

In March this year Gareth shared a rare photo of himself and Missy, where he called her his "world."

Gareth and Suzanne met when she was a dancer at the Record of the Year Awards in 2002.

They married in 2008 and their daughter Missy was born the following year.

But in 2012, the pair announced they were going their separate ways, with Gareth explaining they had 'grown apart'.

He told The Mirror at the time: "Despite our efforts over the past three years to make our marriage work, sadly Suzanne and I have decided to separate.

"Whilst we have grown apart, we love and cherish our wonderful daughter Missy and together we will prioritise her happy upbringing."

Famously, Gareth lost his virginity to glamour model Katie Price when he was just 17.

The former Pop Idol star was the runner-up on the first series of the talent show in 2002 and became a household name in the UK, but a night he spent with the glamour model made him reconsider fame.

Speaking to new magazine, the singer admitted: "It wasn't too long after that I decided to take a break from the industry.

"It wasn't the reason I wanted to be a pop star. There are stars out there who are out there for the wrong reasons. I wanted to be recognised for my talent."

The Mirror has approached Gareth for comment.

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