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The torrid romance between Gregg Sulkin and Bella Thorne seems to have reached its conclusion, as the young couple recently announced that they have parted ways. The two have spent the last year exchanging PDA at a number of industry events and the news comes as quite a shock to both of their fan bases.

The announcement came from their representatives, who gave an exclusive statement about the status of the relationship to People magazine. According to the statement, the couple did not come to this decision lightly and they reached a mutual decision after a great deal of soul-searching and thought.

The statement went on to say that Bella and Gregg will love one another and have a deep respect for each other, but that their schedules had made their relationship more difficult. They decided that this decision would be best and while their fans are sure to be disappointed, the tasteful announcement is a welcome departure from the messy tabloid breakups that seem to be all of the rage.

Bella and Gregg have captivated the hearts of many ever since they shared a tender kiss on the red carpet of the Teen Choice Awards last summer and they knew each other for several years before the relationship began to blossom. Sources close to the couple attribute their long-standing friendship for the connection that they were able to share.

Things certainly changed since May, when Thorne posted a video of the two kissing on her Instagram account of the couple sharing a one-year anniversary smooch.

Good on Bella and Gregg to handle their split in private and hopefully their fans will continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.