Pop Idol's Gareth Gates 'splits from girlfriend' as pair unfollow each other on Instagram

Pop Idol singer Gareth Gates has reportedly split from his DJ girlfriend Chloe McLennan after two-and-a-half years of dating.

According to The Sun, the pair have decided to go there separate ways and have unfollowed each other on social media.

Chloe has deleted all mages of the 38 year old singer from her Instagram however Gareth still has snaps of Chloe on his platform.

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Sharing further insight on the situation, a source 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.”

Daily Star has contacted Gareth’s management for comment.

Following the news of his reported breakup, Gareth has been seen enjoying a family day out at Winter Wonderland without Chloe in sight.

Instead, he was joined by his sister and extended family.

The group captured their day out with a sweet snap which saw them outside London’s Southbank.

Captioning the photo, Gareth wrote: “There’s literally no where else I’d rather be than surrounded by my beautiful family,” followed by a white love heart emoji.

Fans were loving the pop star’s family display and headed over the comment section to wish them all a merry Christmas.

One impressed follower wrote: “Time spent making treasured memories with family is so precious. Such a fantastic photo of you all. Wishing you and all your family a very happy Christmas.”

Reports emerged that Gareth was dating Chloe in April 2020 after he met the DJ in Ibiza.

It was the singer’s first publicised romance since splitting from ex fiancée Faye Brookes in August 2019.

Faye and Gareth decided to call time on their relationship after realising that they were better off as friends and not boyfriend and girlfriend.

Discussing his previous romance, a source said at the time: “Gareth and Faye have been through a lot together but they just can’t make it work.

“They are both really sad about it but have vowed to remain friends.”

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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk