Jade Thirlwall and Jordan Stephens have reportedly ended their six-year relationship after separating earlier this year.The couple, who previously shared homes in London and Margate, Kent, have removed photographs of each other from their Instagram accounts but continue to follow one another.

A source told the UK Sun that their split followed discussions about their future, describing the relationship as 'very serious and loving' but noting that they decided to separate.

While the breakup has been difficult, both have focused on their careers, with Thirlwall working on new music and Stephens collaborating with Thirlwall on her debut solo album.The pair, who met during the COVID-19 lockdown via Zoom dates, were last seen together at the Brit Awards in February.They did not mark their sixth anniversary with a public post, a departure from previous years.

Thirlwall hinted in a June interview that personal experiences influenced her songwriting, emphasizing an 'experimental phase' in her creative process.Despite their separation, friends remain hopeful they might reconcile, though the situation is still emotionally raw.The split highlights the challenges of maintaining long-term relationships amid career demands and personal growth.