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Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones announce split | Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones announce split |
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Singer Katherine Jenkins and TV presenter Gethin Jones say they are "heartbroken" after splitting up. | Singer Katherine Jenkins and TV presenter Gethin Jones say they are "heartbroken" after splitting up. |
The pair announced in February that they were getting married after Cardiff-born former Blue Peter presenter Jones proposed in Mexico. | The pair announced in February that they were getting married after Cardiff-born former Blue Peter presenter Jones proposed in Mexico. |
Jones and Jenkins, from Neath announced the break-up on their Twitter accounts. The news was confirmed by the mezzo soprano's management. | Jones and Jenkins, from Neath announced the break-up on their Twitter accounts. The news was confirmed by the mezzo soprano's management. |
They met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2007. | They met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2007. |
Jenkins, 31, said on Twitter: "Sorry for being quiet of late, its just that I have some very sad news. | |
"Geth & I have decided to go our separate ways. We are both beyond broken hearted. | "Geth & I have decided to go our separate ways. We are both beyond broken hearted. |
"All your hugs & support will be much appreciated xxx." | "All your hugs & support will be much appreciated xxx." |
Jenkins broke the news of the split to her mother Susan, 62, in Neath earlier this week and the pair have spent hours on the phone talking it through. | |
Speaking from her home in Neath Susan said: "It is very sad for both of them. It is a difficult tIme and the family will be giving Katherine all the support we can." | |
Jenkins is due to start the UK leg of her Daydream tour in Oxford next week. | |
Jones, 33, said on his Twitter: "Hi everybody. I'm deeply sad to tell you that Kath and I have ended our relationship as a couple. We are both heart broken... Gx." | |
Shortly after the engagement, newspapers said the couple were planning to get married in Wales in summer 2012. | Shortly after the engagement, newspapers said the couple were planning to get married in Wales in summer 2012. |
The couple met when Jones was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and the singer made a guest appearance on the show. | The couple met when Jones was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and the singer made a guest appearance on the show. |
Earlier this year, Jones had said becoming a husband was "probably going to be the best job I ever have and one I'll want to do the best I can at". | |
He added: "Family for me is about staying together and hopefully I'll be the best husband possible." | |
Jones has been co-presenting The Adventurer's Guide to Britain for ITV1 and helped launch the Royal British Legion's 2011 Poppy Appeal. |
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