Cody Simpson and Gigi Hadid Break Up

"They remain close friends and will continue to show their support for one and other," singer's rep says

By Zach Johnson May 05, 2014 4:01 PMTags
Cody Simpson, Gigi HadidGregg DeGuire/WireImage

The rumors are true: Cody Simpson and Gigi Hadid are single.

E! News confirms that on Thursday, the pair called it quits after nearly a year of dating. "Their busy schedules and living on opposite coasts have made it nearly impossible for the two of them to give the relationship the attention that it needs," Simpson's rep tells E! News in a statement. "They decided that rather than let things sour that they split up in hopes that their lives might someday bring them back together. They remain close friends and will continue to show their support for one and other."

Hadid's rep did not return E! News' immediate request for comment.

The singer, 17, and the model, 19, were last seen at the Radio Disney Music Awards in L.A. Apr. 8.

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Post-split, Simpson has been working on new music. "This next album feels like my first. feelin so new. this is MY album too. older with the confidence to get the artistic freedom I've needed," he tweeted Sunday. Hadid, meanwhile, attended hairstylist Harry Josh's #HarrysParty in New York City Saturday.

Just Jared first reported the breakup news.

—Reporting by Ruth O'Neill