Opera sensation Katherine Jenkins has split from long-term partner Gethin Jones. 

The pair have been together since 2007 and announced their engagement in January of this year, but their relationship has now come to an end and the blonde bombshell confirmed the separation on social networking site Twitter earlier today (December 30):

"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. All your hugs & support will be much appreciated xxx"

Welsh personality Jones also wrote on his own page: "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"