Sugababes singer Jade Ewen and Eastenders actor Ricky Norwood split

Another celebrity relationship bites the dust. Sugababes singer Jade Ewen and EastEnders actor Ricky Norwood – Fatboy in the soap – have called it a day.

The pair had been dating since 2009 and were even close to announcing an engagement, according to pals. But it seems it wasn’t meant to be. The reason for the split? Work c­ommitments (that old chestnut, I hear you cry).

Jade is throwing everything into the Sugababes’ comeback as they prepare to release new single Freedom while Ricky’s busy becoming a soap fan fave.

A pal tells me: “It’s sad. But the door is still slightly ajar, they could still reunite one day.” Watch this space…