James Martin and his long-term girlfriend Louise Davies are said to have called time on their 12-year relationship – according to the Daily Mail.
Martin and Davies first began dating in 2011 after the pair met on the set of Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? where the TV chef was a contestant and Davies was a producer.
However, the Daily Mail have claimed that a spokesperson for Martin confirmed they parted ways in December 2023, but remain firm friends.
GB News has contacted a representative of Martin’s for a comment.
The news of their split comes after Martin was spotted watch shopping in Mayfair with personal trainer Kim Johnson.
Martin was sporting a black gilet, a light blue shirt and dark blue jeans, with a grey cap.
James and Louise dated for 12 years
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Martin and Johnson were seen shopping on Old Bond Street where Tiffany & Co and other high end jewellery and watch shops are located.
The ITV chef lived with Davies in Hampshire during their time together, but always remained clear on the stance that he never had any plans to marry.
Touching on the subject back in 2019, he told the Sunday People: “No, it doesn’t interest me in the slightest, mainly because I’ve catered for so many weddings, really.
“I admire people who do it, that’s fine, but I’m quite happy. I don’t need to spend 60 grand on a day, no, I’m more than happy thanks.”
Their split comes as James is continue to battle cancer on his face
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Their break-up also comes shortly after Martin announced he would be taking a career break amid his ongoing cancer battle.
Speaking at a public event last year, he said: “On a personal note, I just wanted to say thank you for 30 years of television.
“For me personally, I’ve been through a lot of s**t with cancer but I’m getting sorted at the end of next month. I will be back fighting at the end of February but I’m going on a little bit of a break to get that sorted.
“I just wanted to say thank you for all your support and messages.”
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James and Louise are said to have split in December 2023
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Before his social media break, Martin was embroiled in spat with ITV over claims he “bullied” his cast and crew on set of James Martin's Spanish Adventures.
ITV ruled that Martin did not break the rules of conduct and plans to continue working with the chef, with Deadline reporting that he will be “closely monitored”.
