Sugababe Jade Ewen has announced that her and actor boyfriend, Ricky Norwood have split up.

Ewen told The Daily Star: “I’m single. Ricky and I aren’t going out any more.” 

Norwood plays 'Fatboy' in the BBC soap, 'EastEnders' 

The couple have been seeing each other since the end of 2010.

Ewen previously said: "The same day I found out I was the new Sugababe he found out he was in EastEnders. We grew up in East London and I've known him for years, so it felt natural when we got together."

Sugababes new single, 'Free-dom' is out on September 26.

Watch the official video for 'Free-dom' below: