Sad news as Eastenders star Dean Gaffney and partner Sarah Burge have called time on their relationship.
The couple were together for over two decades and are parents to twin daughters Chloe and Charlotte, 18.
The 37-year-old confirmed the news whilst in Ibiza, where he is reportedly taking time out to deal with the split.
The break up comes following claims that Dean cheated with 24-year-old dancer Maddie Stephens.
Dean told The Sun: “We are in a place where we don’t know what the future holds. No one wants to see pictures of someone that’s been in their life for so long with someone else. No one wants to be humiliated."
He added: "Sarah's a fantastic mother and we will always be close but there is nothing more the our relationship."
The actor is set to make a comeback to Eastenders later this year.
Dean’s character Robbie Jackson will return to the square after spending over 10 years in India.
The dad-of-two explained: “When I got the call asking if I wanted to come back I thought for a nano-second before agreeing.
“I think the trend is heading down the same path - he comes back girlfriend less and money less.
“But it’s been ten years, he is now 36, there’s a few grey hairs, he has matured. Hopefully he might find proper love this time.”