Former Pop Idol star Gareth Gates had a hair transplant in 2017, but he's now worried he might need another one following his shock split from Coronation Street actress Faye Brookes.
Poor Gareth is reportedly under so much pressure following his split, that he’s worrying about his hair falling out again. The former pop star has been going through a high-profile break up from the Corrie actress, following rumours of “jealous rows” and his “controlling behaviour”.
And Gareth has been feeling so hard done by that he’s become even more fixated than usual on his hair, following his hair transplant in 2017.
"Gareth is very twitchy about his hair and is constantly adjusting and styling it,” a source told The Sun.
"He’s worried that the stress and strain of all this business with Faye will mean that the work of the surgeons will fail and he’ll have to go under the knife again."
Gareth shot to fame in 2002 and quickly became known for his noughties-style spikey hair do, but in recent years shared his dismay at his thinning mop.
“As a younger pop star, I was always well known for my hair. I had a big deal with the hair company Wella and I was known for having this great hair,” he told the same publication in 2017.
"However, as I’ve got slightly older, my hair is starting to thin a bit. I’ve always wanted long hair, but I’ll be happy with dense, thick hair with a better hairline — maybe I’ll even go back to my spiky days.”
Faye and Gareth announced their split earlier this month, less than a year after becoming engaged on New Year’s Eve.
Since then, Faye has reportedly given back her ring and was spotted living it up at the Manchester Gay Pride event, while Gareth posted a cover of Michael Bolton’s 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' to his Instagram.
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1 of 30Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Singer Miley Cyrus split from actor Liam Hemsworth in August 2019, despite only getting married in December 2018. Liam released a statement on Instagram, reading, ''Hi all. Just a quick note to say that Miley and I have recently separated and I wish her nothing but health and happiness going forward.'This is a private matter and I have not made, nor will I be making, any comments to any journalists or media outlets. Any reported quotes attributed to me are false. Peace and Love.'
2 of 30Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris
Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris seemed very loved up with each other, until they split in 2016 and ended things on very bad terms! Calvin even ended up having a Twitter rant about his ex.
3 of 30Jake Roche and Jesy Nelson
Despite popping the question to Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, Rixton frontman Jake Roche couldn't make his relationship work with Jesy, causing the pair to split in 2016.
4 of 30Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
After two years of marriage, Friends actress Jennifer Aniston and her husband Justin Theroux announced their split in February 2018. Jen said, "We are two best friends who have decided to part ways as a couple but look forward to continuing our cherished friendship."
5 of 30Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan
After meeting on the set of Step Up in 2006, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan announced their marriage was over in April 2018. Revealing they are still great friends, the couple decided it was time to go their separate ways after almost nine years of marriage.
6 of 30Jake Quickenden and Danielle Fogarty
Dancing On Ice winner Jake Quickenden and Danielle Fogarty split in April 2018, despite being engaged. Speaking in early May, Jake appeared on Lorraine and said the couple are having time apart to focus on their busy work schedules. However, Jake did add, "There's not a bad word. I was with her on Monday, we still talk and I still love her to bits, but sometimes you've got to go away to come back."
7 of 30Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville
After meeting on Love Island 2017, things seemed to be going very well for Gabby Allen and former Blazin' Squad member Marcel Somerville. But in May 2018 allegations that Marcel had cheated on Gabby whilst they were on holiday together surfaced, leading Gabby to reportedly 'dump' Marcel.
8 of 30Ariana Grande and Mac Miller
Ariana Grande and Mac Miller announced they had split up in May 2018. The couple had been together for two year and even recorded some duets together. They reportedly chose to end their relationship due to their busy work schedules.
9 of 30Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne
After a two year romance and a baby boy, Cheryl Tweedy and Liam Payne announced they'd decided to go their separate ways on Sunday 1st July 2018. Releasing a joint tweet, the statement read, 'We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It's been a tough decision for us to make. We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together.' [sic]
10 of 30Alexandra 'Binky' Felstead and Josh 'JP' Patterson
Despite welcoming their daughter India into the world in 2017, Made In Chelsea stars Binky and JP announced their shock split in September 2018. The couple, who vowed to remain friends with their daughter being their number one priority, released a statement on Instagram.
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11 of 30Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson reportedly split in October 2018 after being engaged for four months.
12 of 30Anna Faris and Chris Pratt
Hollywood actors Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced their split in August 2017. The pair shocked the world as they always seemed so loved up at events since marrying in 2004.
13 of 30Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
When 'Brangelina' announced they were getting a divorce in 2016, fans were left in shock. The pair had been dating since 2004 and married in 2014. They have six children together.
14 of 30Fergie and Josh Duhamel
Fergie and Josh Duhamel's split rocked fans in September 2017. The couple said, "With absolute love and respect we decided to separate." The pair were married for eight years.
15 of 30Perrie Edwards and Zayn Malik
Former One Direction star Zayn Malik popped the question to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, but just a few months later Zayn dumped his fiancé by text!
16 of 30Dougie Poynter and Ellie Goulding
Hearts broke all over the world when Ellie Goulding and Dougie Poynter announced their split. After rekindling their romance for a few months, they finally called it quits in 2016. Ellie is now engaged to Caspar Jopling.
17 of 30Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Another massive shock in the world of celeb relationships! Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes split in 2012 after six years of marriage. The pair share their daughter Suri together.
18 of 30Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow
After 10 years of marriage, actress Gwyneth Paltrow announced her split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The split became famous because the former couple bizarrely entitled it 'Conscious Uncoupling.'
19 of 30Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner split in 2010 but have since remained great friends and co-parent their children.
20 of 30Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney
Pop superstar Lady Gaga shocked her fans in 2016 when she revealed herself and her partner Taylor Kinney were 'taking a break' after a five-year relationship.
21 of 30Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom
They were one of Hollywood's hottest couples, so it was a major shock to fans when Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom announced their split in 2013. The pair had been married for just three years.
22 of 30Millie Mackintosh and Professor Green
Professor Green split with former Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh in 2016, just three years after they married. Millie is now dating her ex-boyfriend Hugo Taylor.
23 of 30Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale
Singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale ended their marriage in 2016. The couple have three children together, Zuma, Apollo and Kingston.
24 of 30Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom
They went through a number of ups and downs but Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's relationship ended after four years of marriage, with Khloe filling for divorce from the basketball player.
25 of 30Will Arnett and Amy Poehler
Will Arnett and Amy Poehler separated back in 2012 after nine years of marriage, but it took until 2016 for the couple's divorce to be finalised!
26 of 30Fern Britton and Phil Vickery
2020 didn't get off to a good start for celeb splits. Following 20 years of marriage, in January Fern Britton and Phil Vickery announce they'd separated.
27 of 30Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green
After nearly 10 years of marriage and three children, actress Megan Fox announced her split from Brian Austin Green in May 2020!
28 of 30Chris Hughes and Jesy Nelson
It had looked like Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson had found her prince in Love Island star Chris Hughes. However, the pair announced their shock split during lockdown in 2020.
29 of 30Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock
America singer Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from her husband Brandon Blackstock in June 2020, following 7 years of marriage.
30 of 30Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
After seven years of marriage and four children together, Kim Kardashian shocked the world at the start of 2021 when she filed for a divorce from her husband Kanye West.
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