Love Island star Chris Hughes has opened up about his split from professional golfer Annabel Dimmock.
The pair confirmed their relationship last August, but rumours of their breakup began earlier this year when fans noticed that they were no longer posting photos of each other on their Instagram accounts.
Hughes has now spoken about the split, admitting that while he has been struggling, he is in a good place thanks to the support of those close to him.
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"I'm in a good place. I always struggle a bit when it's fresh out of a relationship because everything feels different," he told The Sun.
"But I'm in the gym, I'm keeping myself busy with work. I'm all over the shop. I've got good friends and family around me which is a blessing as well, so I feel good."
Meanwhile, Dimmock's representatives told OK! Magazine on Friday (June 24): "I can confirm they have split and Annabel wishes Chris all the best."
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Hughes, who found fame on Love Island's third season in 2017, was previously in a relationship with former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson.
The pair started dating back in 2019, but split a year later in 2020.
Speaking about the breakup last year, Hughes said: "It was a tough period in a lot of people's personal lives and it was for me too, as break-ups are never easy. It was difficult. Sometimes you just grow apart. There have definitely been days when I wake up and things haven't felt great."
Despite that, Hughes shared that the pair are still "very good friends" and he doesn't "look at anything with regret".
Love Island airs on ITV2 and is available via catch up on ITV Hub and Britbox.
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