TOWIE’s James Lock ‘swapping flirty messages’ with Love Island star in wake of Yazmin Oukhellou split

In August 2019 it came to light that Darren Day and his wife Stephanie Dooley had secretly split - two years after renewing their wedding vows. A spokesperson for the couple told Hello! magazine: "Stephanie and Darren separated back in October 2018. "It is a personal matter that they have chosen to deal with privately. There was nobody else involved on either side."The pair tied the knot in 2007 and are parents to three children; they share Madison and Dalton and the CBB star is a dad to Corey (from a previous relationship with Suzanne Shaw). Stephanie is also a mum to her son Jordan (from a former relationship).

Gabby Allen and Myles Stephenson have reportedly split after the Love Island star caught her boyfriend messaging other women. A source told The Sun: "Gabby ­suspected Myles had been messaging a girl a while ago, but he told her that one of his mates had used his Instagram account."Then when they were meant to be having space apart, Gabby caught him red-handed. She immediately ended the relationship."The pair first started dating in September 2018, months after she dumped Marcel Somerville for cheating.

Maya Jama and Stormzy decided to call it a day after four years together in order to focus on their careers. "Yes, I can confirm the relationship has ended and Maya has separated from Stormzy," said Maya's rep.

Hunger Games actor Sam Claflin and his wife Laura Haddock announced they've split six years after tying the knot. In a statement on Instagram, they wrote: "Laura and I have decided to legally separate. "We will move forward with nothing but love, friendship and a deep respect for one another whilst we continue to raise our family together."We won't be commenting on this further. Thank you in advance for your support and respecting our privacy at this time. Both of us x".

Harley Brash and Chris Taylor became the first Love Island couple to split. They reportedly called it quits just two weeks after they left the villa.

Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes has split from her ex-boyfriend Ryan Oates following his alleged 'vile behaviour'. They previously split in 2017, just three months after welcoming their son Frankie into the world.

Gareth Gates and Faye Brookes called off their engagement in August following a seven year on-off relationship.They split briefly in September 2018, before Gareth proposed in January in New York.

Singer Lily Allen announced she'd split from her boyfriend Meridan Dan after a three-year relationship. She admitted on the How To Fail With Elizabeth Dan podcast: "I've always had a boyfriend. "I don't at the moment. I'm single for the first time since I was about 15."

Last year Zayn and Gigi left fans devastated when they announced they'd split but a few days later they were spotted back together again. In conclusion: watch this space. However after it appeared that the pair didn't spend New Year's together, everyone was left wondering whether they'd split and according to Us Weekly they have.A source told the publication: "They're done. They could get back together, but it's over for now."

Youtubers Tanya Burr and Jim Chapman, who were thought to have a joint net-worth of around £4m, split in March after four years of marriage. "Just wanted to let you all know that a few weeks ago Jim and I made the painful decision to no longer be together," said Tanya in a statement on her Instagram."We have a huge amount of love and respect for each other and will continue to remain friends forever."

Megan Barton Hanson and Wes Nelson split after a well publicised row following Wes's debut on Dancing on Ice, where he's paired with professional skater Vanessa Bauer.Despite a scathing social media take down, Megan was still in the audience cheering Vanessa and Wes on after the split.

Sob! Hot on the the heels of Megan and Wes, Love Island coupleKaz Crossley and Josh Denzel announced an amicable split on Kaz's instagram."Sometimes things don't go the way you planned, but you have to be grateful for the journey."Thank you for everything especially showing me how to love myself again ❤ufe0f".

You know what they say – don't mix business with pleasure. This Corrie workplace romance wasn't to last as Nicole Thorpe – who plays Nicola Rubinstein – and Charlie de Melo – who plays Imran Habeeb – announced their break up just ten months after going public.

Micheal and Isabel, who first met while they both worked on Emmerdale, split after three years together. It was reported that clashing work commitments after Michael left the soap to crack America was the cause.

The third Love Island couple to fall victim to the break up in 2019, Zara and Adam parted waysafter Adam went on a wild night out with his fellow Love Island lads, Jack Fincham and Sam Bird."Sometimes in life, you just aren't enough for someone; no matter what you do for them or how much you try to be," said Zara."For everyone asking if I'm ok, I don't know that I am. But I know that soon I will be. I will be strong and prove to myself that I can get through this."

It's safe to say that Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson had a rocky relationship after it came to light that he had cheated on her while she was pregnant with their first child together. Despite his unfaithfulness, she allowed him to be present when she gave birth and the pair seemed to have moved on from his infidelities. However in February 2019, gossip page Hollywood Unlocked reported that there were allegations that the basketball player cheated with Kylie Jenner's best friend Jordyn Woods. Khloe and her baby daddy have now split.

Lady Gaga and Christian Carino called time on their engagement and relationship just four months after he proposed to the pop star. Her representative confirmed the news to People magazine and a source told the publication: "[It] just didn't work out."

Gemma kicked Arg out of her Essex home after he shared an unflattering video of her snoring on his social media.But 'LO! The couple were back together enjoying a romantic mini-break to Paris just days after the scandal, with Arg revealing she regularly changes the locks to her Essex home when the two of them argue.To add insult to injury, Arg did not take the turn of events well and unleashed a horrible spate of insults on the Dancing in Ice star.You are a fat joke of a woman. An absolute car crash! You're nearly 40 fucking years old, you embarrassment," he said. Gemma asked her on-off boyfriend of seven years to "please leave my home today".But he continued: "You fat horrible lump. Nasty mean woman. Who the f--k do you think you are? You've got more rolls than Greggs."They've since reunited... stay tuned.

Despite stepping out publicly with the Spiderman actor in November last year, Rita and Andrew have kept their romance under wraps. But in March it was revealed by an insider that "Andrew split up with her recently and it's been hard going as they had spent a lot of time together."They spent Christmas together and she thought things were going well between them. She's cut up about the situation."

Stacey Dooley split from her long term boyfriend Sam Tucknott just months after winning 2018's Strictly Come Dancing. Sources blamed her busy rehearsal schedule and close friendship with professional dance partner Kevin Clifton for the breakdown of their relationship.

Jacqueline reportedly kicked Dan out of the family home after he was accused of getting very intimate with Love Island's Alexandra Cane on a night out in Manchester in March.Both stars' reps claimed that nothing happened, and a spokesperson for Dan said that he was moving out "temporarily" to help his nan clear her house.

Despite appearing on Loose Women together in November and looking the ultimate picture of happiness, Melinda and her boyfriend Chris, who she met on Celebrity First Dates last year, split. According to a source, the relationship broke down after just one argument. And it didn't take long toturn sour.

After 11 years of marriage, Ulrika Jonsson and Brian Monet called time on their relationship. The TV presenter and American advertising executive had marriage counselling but unfortunately things didn't work out. Ulrika told Best magazine: "You can only resolve problems with another person."If I'm honest, getting another divorce age 51 is not where I thought I would be, so who knows? I just don't know what shape my future will take."I can't contemplate dating again. Then again, I've said I will never marry again before, and I did."The pair are parents to their son Malcom, 10, in 2014 Brian adopted Ulrika's daughter Bo, 18, (from her previous relationship with Markus Kempen) and the presenter is a mum to Cameron, 24, from her former marriage to John Turnball.

Love Island 2018 winners Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer called it quits in April 2019. The pair won the nation over during their time on the ITV show and many thought they'd live happily ever after however before Christmas they hit a rough patch and split. There were a lot of questions when they reunited just weeks before they hosted the NTAs red carpet together and their Love Island spin off show aired on TV. Despite their reunion, Dani moved out of their shared home and it wasn't long until Jack confirmed on Instagram that they "aren't meant to be".

After seven years together Adele and her husband Simon Konecki confirmed they'd split. A spokesperson for the singer said: "Adele and her partner have separated."They are committed to raising their son together lovingly. As always they ask for privacy. There will be no further comment."

Good Morning Britain co-host Susanna Reid split from her boyfriend of six months Steven Parish in April, but insisted they remain good friends. "It's very sad, but they just couldn't make it work," a source told The Sun at the time. "They both work extremely hard and there wasn't enough time for romance."

Ulrika filed for divorce from her husband of over ten years, Brian Monet, in May.Despite acting as step dad to Ulrika's five kids and having one of their own, Ulrika cited their sexless marriage as grounds for divorce."There's always one thing that tips you over the edge. There's just a moment where you suddenly realise you can't do it on your own," she told the Loose Women."I really believe in counselling. I have gone on my own because I felt like I was dealing with things on my own and found it really hard to cope."

Bradley Cooper and his Russian model Irina Shayk ended their relationship in June, with a source citing conflicting work schedules as the reason. "They were living totally separate lives. If he was in LA, she's out of town, and if she was in town, he was out of town," they said.However, many have speculated that the split may have had something to do with Lady Gaga, who Bradley directed in last years smash A Star Is Born, and had undeniable on stage chemistry with.

Danny Walters split from his long term girlfriend Lily Walters in June.The couple decided to go their separate ways after five years of dating, with a source telling The Sun, "Danny and Lily still have a lot of respect for each other, but want to spend time concentrating on their own goals."They're both really young and have a lot of growing to do separately, so felt it was best to try being single."However they still remain close and have a lot of respect for each other."

Fifty Shades of Gray actress Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin split up in June after 18 months together. According to sources, they had been discussing future engagement plans before their split. However they've since reunited.

Love Island star Tyla Carr confirmed that she and her baby daddy Rossco Edmonds split seven months after welcoming their son Archie.

Alexandra Burke is thought to have split from fiancé Josh Ginnelly, after holidaying in Italy without him and taking off her engagment ring. The couple successfully weathered her time in Strictly in 2017, but she's since moved on and is now dating footballe Angus MacDonald.

Little Mix's Jade split from her boyfriend Jed Elliot from The Struts after three years ago, with a source blaming "clashing work schedules" but said the break up was "amicable".

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth confirmed their split in August after less than a year of marriage. The couple dated on and off for ten years, first becoming engaged in 2012 but calling things off a year later.

Topshop heiress Chloe Green was rumoured to have split from her boyfriend of two years, Jeremy Meeks (AKA hot felon) in August after she was spotted snogging polo player Rommi Gianni on her dad's super yacht.

The A list couple have split after six years together – just three months after their first ever red carpet appearance together at the Met Gala in May, with sources claiming the added pressure of going public pushed them apart.

The TOWIE love birds called it quits following a whirlwind romance on the show, with Chloe taking to her Instagram stories to break the news to fans. "For all those asking. Me and Harry and no longer seeing eachother," she wrote. "I wish him nothing but the best but sometimes people just aren't compatible! Love, Chloe x".

Amy Childs split from the father of her second child, Ritchie, in August – less than a year after the birth. Her anonymous boyfriend was a businessman who had no interest in fame, and the couple were dating secretly for eight months before being spotted together on holiday.

Coronation Street actress Sair Khan, who plays Alya Nazir in the soap, has split from fellow actor Simon Lennon, citing clashing work commitments as the reason. Last year we watched as Sair was welcomed home from the Jungle by Simon, but sadly they've now called it quits.

Emily Atack reportedly split from her boyfriend of just six months, Rob Jowers, after a recent family holiday highlighted their differences.Presenting Singletown alongside Joel Dommett, it looks as though Em could be setting up home in Singletown herself.

Tina Malone split from her toyboy husband Paul Chase, 19 years her junior, in October, after 11 years together.Taking to her Twitter Tina confirmed the split, saying "With great sadness I wrote this myself and Paul have split up after 11 yrs together!"The couple share seven year old daughter Flame.

Charlotte announced her split from Josh in November after two years of dating, shortly after leaving her life in Newcastle to move to Josh's native Bolton. "Sadly the relationship seems to have broken down," she said. "Hoping we can still remain civil and wish him the best for the future."

X Factor star Lucy Spraggan announced her split from her wife of three years Georgina Gordon on social media in November. The couple fostered 12 children during their marriage and Lucy said they would remain friends.

Rag 'n' Bone man split from his partner of 10 years Beth Ruoy in November after just six months of marriage. They share a two-year-old son. "He likes to keep a low profile so doesn't want to make a big deal out of it, but there are no explosive rows and he isn't likely to say anything about it," said a source.

Dr Who and The Crown actor Matt Smith split from his model girlfriend Lily James in December after five years together. There's been allegations that their hectic schedules and Matt's friendship with his The Crown co-star Claire Foy were the reason."Things haven't been right for a while, and a few months ago they decided to finally end it properly," a source told The Sun."It has been difficult because they have many mutual friends, so hopefully it will all stay civilised. But for now the relationship is formally off."

Okay so Elma didn't meet Sherif in the villa but she is from Essex and has done some of the TOWIE ladies' eyelashes. Also she did say Jack Fowler and Jack Fincham are her type and they're both from Essex.

Amy was in the Love Island villa at the same time as Sherif, and she did couple up with Anton Danyluk and Curtis Pritchard - who are both brunette like Lockie.

Another OG Islander who was in the villa at the same time as Sherif - Anna. She actually coupled up with Sherif but after he was booted from the villa she was left alone. They're no longer dating but they do still follow each other on Instagram (she unfollowed Ovie Soko and Jordan Hames after leaving the villa). Does this mean they're on good enough terms for him to set her up with someone else?

Chloe didn't appear in this year's Love Island - she was in the 2018 series - but she has previously dated Jon Clark. If she is dating Lockie maybe we'll finally get to see her on TOWIE...