By Sarah Bull, Sarah Fitzmaurice and Jody Thompson
Last updated at 10:43 AM on 18th April 2011
Rav Wilding today confirmed that he has broken up with girlfriend Chantelle Houghton following a furious and public row over the weekend.
The Crimewatch presenter tweeted fans that he had ‘drawn a line’ under the relationship after the argument in London’s Richmond Park which left former Big Brother star Chantelle in floods of tears.
He wrote: ‘Wanted to clarify situation after speculation 2day. Sadly Chantelle & I are no longer in a relationship as I’ve had to draw a line under it.
‘It’s been a really difficult week and a lot has gone on, & I appreciate everyone’s kind words. The relationship wasn’’t what I wanted so badly and wasn’’t the genuine thing I thought it was.
Split: Rav Wilding has now confirmed he has broken up with Chantelle Houghton following a furious row during a picnic in London’s Richmond Park at the weekend
Upset: The Celebrity Big Brother winner seems distressed as Rav goes to touch her during their argument
‘It’’s so upsetting as I genuinely & truly loved Chantelle, but the publicity side isn’’t always reflective of the truth. All I ask is that you don’’t believe everything that’’s written, and thanks again to everyone who’’s been in touch – means a lot x’
Chantelle was pictured in tears after Rav lost his temper with her during what was supposed to have been a romantic picnic in the park.
And yesterday, it looked like she had left the country – she was seen at Heathrow towing her suitcase behind her.
Honesty is the best policy: Rav tweeted fans about the end of the relationship this morning
A representative for the reality TV star said that she had no comment on the split at this time.
Chantelle, 27, and Rav, 33, who have been dating since October, had appeared the picture of contentment as they shared a bottle of champagne lounging on the grass.
But the mood turned sour when Chantelle said something that evidently sent her boyfriend into a rage.
Get away: A sad-looking Chantelle was seen at Heathrow yesterday before she flew to a mystery destination
Rav got to his feet and began shouting as Chantelle dissolved in tears.
An on-looker told The People: ‘The two were having an almighty row. She looked absolutely shocked as he pointed at her and even grabbed her arm. He looked furious. He was shouting at her and jabbing his finger.’
It started so well: The pair hug and kiss at the beginning of their al fresco date in Richmond Park
Passionate: Rav and Chantelle share a bottle of champagne as they lounge on the grass
Was it something she said? Rav’s mood changes and he pulls away from a kiss
After Rav had finished shouting a distressed Chantelle got up and stormed