Alexandra Burke SPLITS from footballer Angus MacDonald after 15 months of dating

Alexandra Burke has split from footballer Angus MacDonald after 15 months of dating, MailOnline can exclusively reveal.

The West End star, 32, has deleted all trace of the Hull City defender, 28, from Instagram, including pictures of the pair enjoying birthdays and holidays together.

An insider confirmed to MailOnline that Alexandra and Angus have ‘amicably split’ and ‘remain good friends’ despite having gone their separate ways.  

It’s all over: Alexandra Burke has split from footballer Angus MacDonald after 15-months of dating, MailOnline can exclusively reveal (pictured in October 2019)

A source added: ‘Alexandra and Angus both have busy careers and it’s been hard to see each other during lockdown.

‘It felt like the best decision for them to cut ties and for Alexandra that involved removing any pictures of them together from her Instagram.’

Alexandra went official with Angus in July 2019 in a now-deleted black and white post that was taken during a romantic meal.

The X Factor winner dated the sportsman following the breakdown of her engagement to Josh Ginnelly, who she split from just weeks earlier. 

Removed: The West End star, 32, has deleted all trace of her former partner from Instagram, including pictures of the pair enjoying birthdays and holidays together

Removed: The West End star, 32, has deleted all trace of her former partner from Instagram, including pictures of the pair enjoying birthdays and holidays together 

'It felt like the best decision': An insider confirmed to MailOnline that Alexandra and Angus have 'amicably split' and 'remain good friends' despite having gone their separate ways

‘It felt like the best decision’: An insider confirmed to MailOnline that Alexandra and Angus have ‘amicably split’ and ‘remain good friends’ despite having gone their separate ways 

Alexandra supported Angus throughout his bowel cancer diagnosis; after he was confirmed to have the disease in August 2019.

After undergoing surgery to remove his entire bowel, and have his stoma reversed, Angus was given the all clear last Christmas and returned to football training in January.

In an interview from April this year, Angus credited Alexandra for helping him to cope after he had just discovered the news. 

He said: ‘The first person I told was one of my best friends. It was a very emotional phone call – I don’t think I’ve ever cried to my friends before. I couldn’t get my words out.

'I don't know what I would have done without her': Alexandra supported Angus throughout his bowel cancer diagnosis; after he was confirmed to have the disease in August 2019

‘I don’t know what I would have done without her’: Alexandra supported Angus throughout his bowel cancer diagnosis; after he was confirmed to have the disease in August 2019 

Holidays: The Hull City defender got the all clear last Christmas and returned to football training in January, with the couple celebrating his happy news together

Holidays: The Hull City defender got the all clear last Christmas and returned to football training in January, with the couple celebrating his happy news together 

‘I had the weekend with Alex and she knew something wasn’t right. On the Saturday night, I broke down and told her the news.

‘I would rather have just dealt with it alone and I didn’t want to upset anyone but she was reassuring. I don’t know what I would have done without her support.’

Angus turned 28 last week – but unlike last year, he celebrated his birthday without Alexandra.

Last year, Alexandra dedicated a birthday post to Angus, which read: ‘It’s your birthday! Happy Birthday my lovely. 

‘Today is your day! Such a blessing… Another year older and wiser. You deserve nothing but the best. Never change. You beautiful soul.’ 

Alexandra, who is confirmed to take part in the upcoming series of SAS: Who Dares Wins, was in a relationship with ex-fiancé Josh Ginnelly for three years before they split (pictured in 2017)

Alexandra, who is confirmed to take part in the upcoming series of SAS: Who Dares Wins, was in a relationship with ex-fiancé Josh Ginnelly for three years before they split (pictured in 2017)

During their 15-months together, Alexandra and Angus holidayed in Dubai, Japan and Disneyland, with all photos from their previous trips now wiped from social media.

In one post, Alexandra cuddled up to Angus wearing Minnie Mouse ears, while calling her boyfriend ‘dreamy.’ 

Alexandra, who is confirmed to take part in the upcoming series of SAS: Who Dares Wins, was in a relationship with ex-fiancé Josh for three years before they split.

The former Strictly star confirmed she and Josh were engaged to marry in 2018 when she shared a photo of her diamond ring to Instagram alongside the words: ‘I said yes!’

'Dreamy': During their 15-months together, Alexandra and Angus holidayed in Dubai, Japan and Disneyland, with all photos from their previous trips now wiped from social media

‘Dreamy’: During their 15-months together, Alexandra and Angus holidayed in Dubai, Japan and Disneyland, with all photos from their previous trips now wiped from social media 

Alexandra won The X Factor in 2008 after performing with Beyoncé in the final, and went on to achieve three UK No 1 singles. 

Having also found success in musical theatre, she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and came second. 

She’s now set to put her fitness and endurance to the test on SAS: Who Dares Wins, alongside the likes of Loose Women’s Saira Khan and rower James Cracknell. 

According to reports, the Channel 4 show is ‘in chaos’ after three stars including Ulrika Jonsson, Vicky Pattison and Jake Quickenden have already quit. 

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