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Poldark hunk Aidan Turner is single again after splitting from his artist girlfriend Nettie Wakefield

POLDARK hunk Aidan Turner is single after splitting from his artist girlfriend.

The actor had been dating Nettie Wakefield since last year, but sources say they have now gone their separate ways after struggling to balance their hectic schedules.

 Aidan had been dating artist girlfriend Nettie Wakefield since last year
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Aidan had been dating artist girlfriend Nettie Wakefield since last yearCredit: SilverHub

The news is likely to delight heartthrob Aidan’s legion of dedicated fans.

BBC1 star Aidan, 33, and Nettie were first pictured together in London last October, sharing a passionate kiss after enjoying drinks at a posh members club in the capital.

And in December the pair were seen hand-in-hand together again after enjoying a meal at Scott’s restaurant in upmarket Mayfair and she posted a photograph of him online – but they have not been seen together in several months and a source close to them revealed the romance is off.

 The news will delight heartthrob Aidan’s legion of dedicated fans
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The news will delight heartthrob Aidan’s legion of dedicated fansCredit: PA:Press Association
 Beautiful 29-year-old artist Nettie has become a rising star of London’s art scene
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Beautiful 29-year-old artist Nettie has become a rising star of London’s art sceneCredit: Instagram

A friend said: “Things were great for a time and they were getting serious - but it just wasn’t to be and busy schedules drove them apart.

“They’ve drifted and things have cooled off but there are no hard feelings. Aidan’s incredibly busy with his career and Nettie’s art is really taking off so they had a lot on their plates.

“It’s all very amicable.”

 Poldark returns for a third series this Sunday with Eleanor Tomlinson as his on-screen lover Demelza
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Poldark returns for a third series this Sunday with Eleanor Tomlinson as his on-screen lover DemelzaCredit: BBC

The pair last night failed to respond to several requests for comment.

Beautiful 29-year-old artist Nettie has become a rising star of London’s art scene, having collaborated with Banksy and Damian Hirst – and is known for creating incredibly detailed pencil drawings.

She splits her time between London and Los Angeles and was previously linked with Hollywood star Robert Pattinson.

Meanwhile Aidan has become one of British televisions most sought-after heartthrobs, with Poldark continuing to draw millions of viewers on BBC1.

 Aidan has become one of British televisions most sought-after heartthrobs
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Aidan has become one of British televisions most sought-after heartthrobsCredit: PA:Press Association

The Cornwall-based drama returns for a third series this Sunday with Eleanor Tomlinson as his on-screen lover Demelza.

But reports recently emerged that it could end after two further series, with sources claiming: “Series four has already been commissioned and the fifth looks like it could well be the last.

"All good things must come to an end. Even Poldark.”

The BBC has so far declined to comment on the claims, but insisted a fifth series has not yet been commissioned.

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