The saddest celebrity break-ups of 2018

It's been a year of heartbreak! 💔

Saddest celebrity splits of 2018

by Alex Ross |
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Although 2018 has been a year for shock romances, it's also been quite heartbreaking seeing so many of our favourite celebrity couples going separate ways.

Whether it was Cheryl and Liam Payne, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, or reality TV favourites Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood, 2018 has certainly been a year for heartbreak. Check out the saddest celebrity splits below:

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Cheryl and Liam Payne

After welcoming their son Bear in March 2017, Cheryl and One Direction singer Liam Payne announced their split in July 2018. The pair have remained friends, with Liam recently praising Cheryl for her comeback single 'Love Made Me Do It'.

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Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan

After nine years of marriage, Magic Mike actor Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan announced their split in 2018. The pair share their daughter Everly together. Months after the split, Channing is now reportedly dating pop star Jessie J, with the pair dropping a number of hints on social media.

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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson

After a whirlwind romance which even involved an engagement, singer Ariana Grande and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson called off their romance in October 2018.

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Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong

Despite being married for 11 years, Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong split in January, with the couple being granted a divorce in October 2018.

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Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux

Actress Jennifer Aniston and her husband Justin Theroux, who married in 2015, announced their split at the beginning of 2018.

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Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood were the fan favourites from Love Island 2017, and they even landed their own TV show. But after a series of rows, the pair decided to end their romance for good at the beginning of the year.

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Vicky Pattison and John Noble

After John was caught 'getting close' to a girl in Dubai, former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison dumped her fiancé and removed all trace of him from her social media accounts.

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Binky and JP

Despite welcoming their daughter India together, Made In Chelsea couple Binky Felstead and Josh 'JP' Patterson announced their split, admitting they are still the very best of friends.

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Marcel Somerville and Gabby Allen

Love Island fans were rooting for this pair to work, but when Marcel was caught cheating on Gabby whilst they were on holiday TOGETHER, Gabby dumped the former Blazin' Squad member.

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Coleen Nolan and Ray Fensome

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan announced she was divorcing her husband of 11 years Ray Fensome, after revealing her marriage was 'truly dead'.

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Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn

Singer Sam Smith and 13 Reasons Why actor Brandon Flynn were total couple goals until they split in the summer of 2018.

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Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes

Singer Gareth Gates and Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes shocked fans when they announced their split in 2018. However, the pair later sparked rumours that they were back on when they shared a cute photo together at Halloween.

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Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison

They were the only remaining couple from Love Island 2015, but after Cally accused Luis of cheating on her whilst she was pregnant, things turned sour!

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Myles Barnett and Courtney Green

TOWIE's most turbulent couples finally came to an end in 2018, when Myles Barnett and Courtney Green split for good. Myles is now dating former Love Island star Kady McDermott.

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Karen and Kevin Clifton

Following three years of marriage, Strictly Come Dancing stars Kevin and Karen Clifton announced their split. They said, "Privately we are not together anymore but professionally we are stronger than ever before."

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Lucy-Jo Hudson and Alan Halsall

Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall and his wife Lucy-Jo Hudson split for the second time after nine years of marriage.

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Johnny Vegas and Maia Dunphy

In May 2018, Johnny Vegas announced he'd split from his wife of seven years Maia Dunphy.

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Giovanni Pernice and Jess Wright

Despite only dating for a couple of months, fans were left in shock when Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice and former TOWIE star Jess Wright announced their split. The pair were then spotted having a 'heated row' backstage at the Pride Of Britain awards.

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Kym Marsh and Matt Baker

Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh split with her boyfriend Matt Baker, citing 'family and work' commitments as their reason.

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Jake Quickenden and Danielle Fogarty

After winning Dancing On Ice in January 2018, Jake Quickenden announced a shock split from his fiancée Danielle Fogarty.

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Claire Foy & Stephen Campbell Moore

The Crown actress Claire Foy split from her husband of four years. The pair said in a statement, "We have separated and have been for some time. We do however continue as great friends."

Let's hope 2019 spreads more love! 💑

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