Gemma Oaten split up with her boyfriend "a few months ago."
The ‘Holby City’ actress has confirmed that she and her partner Scott Walker – whom she’s been dating for over a year – have decided to go their separate ways.
She tweeted: "To clarify a few things. My past relationship ending wasn’t over recently, it’s been more than a few months. I tried to keep it out of the press out of care and respect. Sadly in this industry it wasn’t to be. Much love. Gemma xxx (sic)"
The 33-year-old star is now said to be dating theatre star Stuart Earp, 30, and, although it’s still "early days", they are "getting on like a house on fire."
A source told the Mirror Online: "It’s very early days bit she is very happy. They have been on a couple of dates. Stuart is charming and they are getting on like a house on fire."
Gemma’s decision to get back out there on the dating scene will no doubt come as a surprise to fans as just last year she said she had been sworn off romance after her brief relationship with the ‘DIY SOS’ presenter Nick Knowles – which ended when he reportedly dumped her to reconcile with his estranged wife – left her feeling "burned."
She said recently: "It was weird.
"It was very eggy and it did put me off dating. I’ve been a little bit burned and now is the time for me to be a little bit selfish and look after me. It’s not been easy. I saw him at the National Television Awards and you could cut the atmosphere with a knife. But I’m OK now. And if he’s all right that’s brilliant. I genuinely don’t wish him any ill will.
"I actually wish I could see him and talk to him about it. But that will never happen."
Gemma Oatenn split with her boyfriend ‘a few months ago’
