X Factor couple Rebecca Ferguson and Zayn Malik - from One Direction - have ended their relationship, according to the papers.
The Sunday Mirror reports that Rebecca, who finished runner-up to Matt Cardle in the 2010 series, and Zayn, who finished third as part of the band made the decision to part company for the sake of their careers.
Rebecca has reportedly told friends she is "completely gutted" that their romance is over.
However she added, "I'm happy I've decided to be single - my children, my family and my career are now my world."
A spokesman for Rebecca said, "It's sad but it just wasn't working."
However there is speculation that the couple parted company because Zayn was under pressure to be single when the band launch their pop career.
A source told the paper, "Saying she was fine was a complete bluff for the fact that she's heartbroken. Zayn’s upset too – he was getting a lot of pressure to be single for when the band start to release music.
"In the end they just realised it would be better if they were both unattached."
The Sunday Mirror reports that Rebecca, who finished runner-up to Matt Cardle in the 2010 series, and Zayn, who finished third as part of the band made the decision to part company for the sake of their careers.
Rebecca has reportedly told friends she is "completely gutted" that their romance is over.
However she added, "I'm happy I've decided to be single - my children, my family and my career are now my world."
A spokesman for Rebecca said, "It's sad but it just wasn't working."
However there is speculation that the couple parted company because Zayn was under pressure to be single when the band launch their pop career.
A source told the paper, "Saying she was fine was a complete bluff for the fact that she's heartbroken. Zayn’s upset too – he was getting a lot of pressure to be single for when the band start to release music.
"In the end they just realised it would be better if they were both unattached."
This Is The News We Have All Been Waiting For, And Now We Have It!
On A Current Affair tonight, the One Direction boys themselves announced the details of their 2013 tour to Australia!
The boys will be playing full stadium shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth!
The ticket go on sale on 28th April 2012 at 10am through Tickettek!
Best news ever? We think so!
ONE DIRECTION AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
BRISBANE:
WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
SYDNEY:
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
MELBOURNE:
THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
ADELAIDE:
TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
PERTH:
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
On A Current Affair tonight, the One Direction boys themselves announced the details of their 2013 tour to Australia!
The boys will be playing full stadium shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth!
The ticket go on sale on 28th April 2012 at 10am through Tickettek!
Best news ever? We think so!
ONE DIRECTION AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
BRISBANE:
WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
SYDNEY:
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
MELBOURNE:
THURSDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
ADELAIDE:
TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
PERTH:
SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2013
SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER, 2013