Denise van Outen is said to be overwhelmed after splitting with performer boyfriend James Lance. 'Denise is heartbroken,' a source says. 'They both care for each other very much - but they decided it was best to go their separate ways.' The couple, both 32, called it quits because they couldn't continue their long-distance relationship. Denise lives in the States while James is in Brighton.
'The distance between them proved too much,' the source tells The People. 'Denise is a real career girl and her commitments in the States meant she couldn't throw herself 100 per cent into the relationship.' A spokesman for Denise confirmed the couple have split – but says they're still pals. 'They're still really good friends and are very close.'