Apr 23, 2007, 11:20 GMT
Jesse Metcalfe was reportedly dumped by girlfriend Nadine Coyle because she had grown tired of his jealous rages.
Jesse Metcalfe -© Glenn Harris / Photorazzi
The Girls Aloud singer ended the pair's relationship last week after the 'Desperate Housewives' actor was photographed sharing a passionate embrace with another girl.
However, sources claim the couple's relationship had been on the rocks for weeks, with the problems triggered by a series of blazing rows over Jesse's alleged possessive behaviour.
One source told the News of the World newspaper: "Nadine dumped Jesse because he's a complete control freak. He would cause huge rows and Nadine would back down, trying to make a joke of it at first. But it was constant and in the end drove a wedge between them."
Friends of the former couple - who started dating 14 months ago - also claim Jesse couldn't cope with Nadine being more famous than him.
He allegedly was left furious when a British fan asked Nadine for her autograph while they were in Los Angeles and ignored him.
Last month, it was claimed Jesse was ready to propose to Nadine - who had stuck by him during his recent stay in rehab to be treated for alcoholism.
A source close to the couple said at the time: "They're completely in love. Their romance was sealed after Nadine spent time with Jesse in Los Angeles recently."
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