By
Sarah Fitzmaurice
Last updated at 9:10 AM on 1st April 2011
They got together in 2007 after he split from Kerry Katona and the couple became engaged later that but year but after four years together Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden have called time on their relationship.
The former Westlife member and Australian singer issued a joint statement and said the decision to break up was mutual and amicable.
‘Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden regretfully announce that they are no longer engaged, and after much consideration, have mutually decided to end their relationship,’ their joint statement read as published in the Herald Sun.
Split: Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem have announced their separation
‘This decision has been made with a lot of soul searching from both parties with the realisation that they have grown apart. They leave the partnership with respect for one and other, wishing each other success and happiness for the future.’
‘Delta and Brian appreciate there will be interest regarding this announcement but request that their time together is respected and they are given privacy during this time of transition.’
Brian,30, and Delta,26, met in 2004 when he asked her to duet with him on the song Almost Here.
Moving tribute: The former Westlife singer took to Twitter to pay tribute to Delta
At the time McFadden was still married to Kerry Katona, the mother of his two children, but the song was actually about the gulf forming between them.
McFadden, who moved to Australia to be with Delta, took to Twitter to thank his former fiancée for their time together.
Feeling the strain: Earlier this week Delta was seen looking weary and last week Brian was seen jetting into Perth ahead of Australia’s got Talent auditions
Brian posted: ‘I love Delta and always will. She is one of God’s living angels. I thank her for giving me the best years of my life. Please give us time x’
The pair have spent increasing amounts of time apart since selling the house they shared together in Sydney last year.
Musical meeting: Brian and Delta teamed up on the song Almost Here in 2004 when they met
While Brian has been spending most of his time in Australia, Delta has been based in L.A. writing and recording her fourth album.
The former Westlife boybander has carved a TV career for himself Down Under with his latest role being a judge on Australia’s Got Talent.
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Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden announce split