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Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Why did Jack split with long-term girlfriend Gemma Chan?


Jack Whitehall and his father Michael have captured laughs across the nation in their comedy documentary series Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father. The 31-year-old third is also well known for his appearances in Bad Education, Fresh Meat and A League of Their Own. The comedian has sparked a lot of interest over the past few years, being linked romantically to a number of famous women including Kate Beckinsale, Gemma Chan and Dua Lipa. But why did Jack Whitehall break up with Gemma Chan and who is he dating now?

Jack Whitehall dated actress Gemma Chan, known for her roles in TV drama Humans and film Crazy Rich Asians, for six years.

The couple first met in 2011 when they both stared in Fresh Meat.

But they broke up in December 2017, reportedly due to the struggle of making their relationship work around their hectic filming schedules.

A source told the Sun: “Jack and Gemma secretly pulled the plug on their relationship but remain good friends.

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack and Gemma

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack Whitehall and Gemma Chan dated for six years (Image: GETTY)

“For the past couple of years they’ve both been finding it difficult to make proper time for one another and, with their schedules showing no signs of slowing down, have decided to go their separate ways.

“It’s sad but they remain supportive of one another.”

The couple had been living together in the comedian’s flat in Notting Hill but it is believed she moved home to her parent’s house in Kent after the split.

The comedian sparked controversy when he spoke of a break up at a gig in late 2018.

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack and Gemma Chan

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack and Gemma split up in December 2017 (Image: GETTY)

He said: “I’ve had a lot of changes in my life recently. I’m single now. I was in a relationship, it broke down, it was not gonna work, it was a long distance relationship, not geographically, just in terms of our expectations.

“She wanted kids now whereas I wanted to escape. I’m not good with kids.”

He added: “I hold my hand up, I let the spark go. The sex wasn’t great, that’s my fault. I’m not good at sex.

“I’m too British for the whole thing. Sex with me is like arriving late at the theatre and trying to find your seat.

“A lot of shuffling and then from somewhere in the dark a whisper: ‘I’m sorry’.”

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack and Michael

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack Whitehall with his father Michael (Image: GETTY)

But he did add the split had been amicable, saying: “You want to hate the person, that is a healthy way to end a relationship.

“The one advantage at having tragedy in your life is you get material out of it.

“And she couldn’t even do that. No one has ever written an album about a wonderful break up where everyone behaved impeccably.

“I wanted her trampling my heart into the floor, she took my mum for tea to help my mum transition through the split. F*** you with your generosity.”

Gemma, 36, has been dating actor Dominic Cooper since at least December 2018 when they made their first appearance together as a couple at the British Fashion Awards.

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack and his father

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack Whitehall recently released the third season of his series with his father (Image: GETTY)

Who is Jack Whitehall dating now?

In early 2018, speculation about the comedian arose linking him to singer Dua Lipa.

The pair were spotted at a Brits party together where they shared a kiss.

The source said: “There was no denying the chemistry between them. Jack was grinning from ear to ear as they chatted together and Dua clearly loved the attention.

“Dua kept rubbing her body against his as they closely danced together – with the pair even holding hands.”

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Jack has been romantically linked to many celebrities since his split from Gemma (Image: GETTY)

However, this romance was short-lived and Jack was soon linked to Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallagher, 42.

A source told the Sun: “The chemistry between them was brewing all night. They had the hots for each other.

“They later went to the Groucho Club in London’s West End, then to a party at a flat, taking some friends with them.

“When they got there, they ramped things up and weren’t trying to hide it. They were kissing and being very touchy-feely before heading off for some privacy. Everybody there knew what was going on.

“Jack’s always had a thing for Kirsty and thinks she’s hot. Given that they are both single, they went for it. Who knows if anything serious will develop? But it’s fun for the moment.”

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: Famous women

Jack Whitehall girlfriend: The famous women Jack Whitehall has been romantically linked to (Image: GETTY)

In November last year, Hollywood actress Kate Beckinsale and Jack were spotted embracing in a nightclub in Los Angeles.

But since that time there have been no new reports about the comedian dating anyone new.

Jack Whitehall will appear on the Graham Norton show tonight on BBC One at 10.35pm.



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