London, Dec 31 (IANS) Singer Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones have called off their engagement, and are ‘beyond broken hearted’ about it.

‘Sorry for being quiet of late, its just that I have some very sad news,’ Jenkins posted on her Twitter page, reports contactmusic.com.

‘Geth and I have decided to go our separate ways. We are both beyond broken hearted. All your hugs and support will be much appreciated,’ she posted further.

The opera singer had met Welsh TV presenter Jones on BBC show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2007. Even Jones wrote about the break up on the micro-blogging site.

‘Hi everybody. I’m deeply sad to tell you that Kath and I have ended our relationship as a couple. We are both heart broken,’ Jones tweeted.

They had announced their engagement in February 2011 and were due to tie the knot in Wales in 2012.