Leona Lewis has reportedly split from her long term boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa, after her hectic work schedule left them little quality time together.

The former X Factor winner met Lou when she was just ten years old and was dating him when she won the X Factor in 2006.

A friend told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “Things have been under pressure for ages between them and they’ve finally realised that things are not going to be able to progress.

“Leona’s schedule means she’s in the States a lot when Lou’s in London and then when he goes out she’s over here. Then there’s the fact she’s been totally immersed in preparing for her tour. They’ve barely spend any time together whatsoever.”

Leona was said to have known that the relationship was over, when Lou didn’t turn up to see her in the O2 Arena last week, despite living in the area.

The source added: “Not showing up on Wednesday was the final straw. She’ll always treasure her time with Lou but she knows it’s a relationship that’s seen better times.”