Duncan James 'splits' from boyfriend of six years as he 'quietly heals' on break-up getaway

Blue star Duncan James has reportedly split from his boyfriend of six years, Rodrigo Reis, and headed on a healing a getaway. The pair separated a few weeks ago and have since unfollowed one another on Instagram, according to reports.

The boyband star, 47, has since shared a series of pictures on Instagram enjoying the break as he confessed to starting a "new chapter". He wrote: "Summer 2025 - a season of sea, sun, and soul-soothing magic.

"Grateful for family, friends, and adventures that filled my heart. From quiet healing to laughter under golden skies, and neon lights … this chapter was one of growth, love, magic and light. Here’s to carrying the glow into every season ahead."

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A source told The Sun, “Duncan and Rodrigo have gone their separate ways after six years. A break-up is never easy but Duncan has been throwing himself into the band and keeping his mind occupied with music.”

Duncan played the Big Day Out festival in Ireland with Blue on Saturday, after returning from a week-long trip to Spain with his friends. Rodrigo - who works as a flight attendant - has been indulging in his own post-split getaway, having headed to Mauritius for some down time.

Duncan previously revealed in 2021 how he met Rodrigo while in Belgium for a gig with Blue. Speaking on ITV’s Loose Women, he said, “We met a couple of years ago in Belgium. I was doing a gig with the boys and I met Rodrigo at the after-party. I saw him across the bar and […] he was very much my type. I was like: ‘He’s hot’.”

A representative for Duncan has declined to comment.

Duncan has previously admitted that he struggled with coming out as gay while being a boyband star was extremely difficult. Recalling the intense scrutiny during his time with Blue, he said, "I remember when I was in Blue the first time around, there were all these rumours I was dating my friends Geri, Martine and Tara [Palmer- Tomkinson] and I used to feel relieved."

He also admitted finally feeling happy after finding himself thanks to his romance with Rodrigo. He said, "After years of feeling guilty about my sexuality, I am happy at last."

Opening up about his personal life to The Mirror Duncan shared, "It wasn't until I met Rodrigo that I really felt comfortable about my sexuality."

He praised his younger partner's confidence, saying: "He is younger than me and so unapologetic about himself and his sexuality."

Rodrigo's openness marked a turning point for Duncan, "He was the first partner I had who wasn't ashamed to hold my hand." Reflecting on past relationships, he revealed, "Other boyfriends didn't want to show any public ­displays of affection in case they were pictured."

The singer, who is also a father, hinted at having plans for a long future with Rodrigo at the time adding, "We have talked about getting married."

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