Ellie Goulding confirms split from Dougie Poynter: ‘These past few weeks have been tough’

All over: Ellie Goulding confirms split from Dougie Poynter
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Jennifer Ruby10 March 2016
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Ellie Goulding has confirmed that she has split from Dougie Poytner.

The British singer, who dated the MCFly star for two years, admitted that she has had a ‘tough’ few weeks but is staying positive.

Goulding, 29, told The Sun: “People think I’m invincible but these past few weeks have been tough.

“I’m not in a relationship anymore and that’s been hard. Having a break will be a good thing for me and my head.”

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She added: “Everyone knows that breaking up with someone is a really terrible thing. It's hard, complicated and it's never going to be easy.”

The pair, who split for the first time back in December before rekindling their romance at the beginning of the year, are thought to have called it quits because of their conflicting schedules.

While Goulding is currently on tour, Poynter has recently relocated to Los Angeles in a bid to kick off his acting career.

Just last month, Goulding discussed the relationship on Lorraine, saying: “We work it out, we figure it out. We are pretty realistic with things. We're pretty sensible about it and we just see each other when we can.”

Goulding is also planning to take a break from music next year, telling The Sun: “I’m not writing new stuff.

“I’m not sure when I’ll release a new album. It might not even be next year. I need time off for my own head.”

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