Simpson splits with sports star beau

Singer Jessica Simpson and American football star Tony Romo have split.

Romo – who started dating Jessica in November 2007 – reportedly called time on their relationship last Thursday, the day before Jessica’s 29th birthday.

A source said: “She is heartbroken. She loves Tony, but it's been difficult lately. He's busy with his career and she's getting ready to shoot her show ‘The Price of Beauty’. They decided to part ways.

“They were good together for a long time, but I guess it wasn't meant to be.”

Last week, speculation the pair had separated was rife after Dallas Cowboys player Romo was spotted partying without Simpson at a Hollywood club.

Although Simpson and Romo's representatives have not yet commented on their break-up, a friend of the 29-year-old sportsman insists the relationship had not been right for some time.

The source explained: “It's been a long time coming.”

Another insider added: “They go from one fight right into another, without a second break. It's always something with Jessica.”