Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters James Arthur has reportedly parted ways with his long-term girlfriend, Jessica Grist, for the third time. The X Factor winner has been in an on-off relationship with the dancer Jessica since 2012, and they share a daughter named Emily. After initially splitting in 2015 for two years and again in 2021, they rekindled their romance in 2022 and welcomed baby Emily in November.

that year. However, insiders have claimed that the couple have decided to part ways once more after struggling to keep their relationship afloat. "James and Jessica have a lot of history and really care about each other that much is clear.

But they have had some tough times and recently decided to separate for good. They will always be in each other's lives and they are united in wanting to be the best parents they can be for their daughter," a source told The Mirror. The alleged split, although tough, has been amicable.

The source added: "This split has been painful, but amicable. They agree it is the way things have to be. In the past, James and Jessica felt their relationship had hit a brick wall, but they have such a lot of affection for each other that they always wanted to try again.

"But this time feels different. They are both 100% committed to putting their daughter first, whatever happe.