Singer and personality Dannii Minogue has confirmed that she has split from her boyfriend, Kris Smith. 

Reports surfaced earlier this week that suggested the couple had parted ways, but Minogue took to social networking site Twitter in the early hours of this morning (April 4) and revealed the news herself:

"It brings me great sadness to tell you that Kris & I have separated. We still care for each other & ask for privacy at this difficult time, in particular for our son Ethan who remains our number one priority."

"Needing to retreat for a while. Thank you for your ever loving continued support."

Smith and Minogue began dating back in 2008 and also have a son together, Ethan, who was born in the summer of 2010.