Gareth Gates’ spokesperson has denied “baffling” claims the singer’s allegedly controlling behaviour towards Faye Brookes was a factor in their split.
The former Pop Idol star, 34, and Coronation Street actress Faye, 31, announced via Twitter on Monday that they’ve ended their six-year romance.
It was then alleged that a major factor in their break-up was Gareth’s apparent reluctance to let Faye socialise with her friends and Corrie co-stars without him.
However, a rep for Gareth has firmly denied this.
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His manager told the Express: “I’ve just spoken to Gareth about this. He told me this story has no truth to it whatsoever. We’re baffled as to where it’s come from!”
Gareth’s spokesperson added that neither he nor Faye wish to disclose the reasons behind the split, and said they remain the “best of friends”.
The split came as a shock to fans when Faye and Gareth announced it via Twitter on Monday.
In matching posts, they each wrote: “Unfortunately [we] are choosing to take some time apart. We remain the very best of friends. We’d like to thank you for all your support over the years .”
They had been together for six years after meeting while co-starring in 2012’s Legally Blonde: The Musical, and had discussed marriage in recent interviews.
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