Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello are ‘giving things another go’ after calling off their engagement
They split last year after she stood him up on his birthday
STEVI Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello are giving things another go after they split last September.
The couple, who secretly found love on the 2014 series of The X Factor, broke up after Chloe coldly stood Stevi up on his birthday and then refused to take any of his calls.
It marked the end of their engagement, and came just months after they held a mock wedding blessing on a boat to prove to naysayers - and their absent parents - that their love for one another was real.
A source close to the pair told The Sun online: "Despite calling off their engagement, Chloe-Jasmine and Stevi are giving things another go."
But in actual fact, he was there WITH Chloe.
The source added: "The reason why everyone thought Stevi was going in to the CBB house was because he was spotted outside the hotel that all the celebs stay in.
"Actually he was there to support Chloe, who was asked to do some fun interviews with the contestants before they entered the house.
"Despite splitting up, Stevi still loves and cares deeply for Chloe and wanted to be there to support her.
"Similarly Chloe knows that Stevi will always protect her and stand by her, and she wants things to work between them.
"It's amazing no one put two and two together after that."
Furthermore, the couple have grown increasingly vocal about one another on social media as they slowly go public with their rekindled love.
This month they have shared loved-up selfies and Chloe, 25, posted a montage on Instagram showing that they had gone out for a sandwich together.
The source added: "It's nice to see them getting closer again, and everyone is really hoping it works out this time."
Chloe and 36-year-old Stevi have broken up and gotten back together before.
Last year he was forced to deny being "controlling" when they broke up for the first time.
Their reps said they were taking a break due to work schedules but a source added at the time: “Stevi comes across as a fun guy but he was controlling and wouldn’t let her do anything without his say so.”
If the couple do make it down the aisle this time, perhaps Chloe will turn to April Banbury, who recently enlisted her to model some of her new designs.
Chloe tweeted a picture where she certainly looks bride like as she poses in one of the ethereal gowns.
April has explained that her designs often come to her in a dream.
She said: "Sometimes I can wake up in the middle of the night after having a dream and that ends up inspiring a creation.
"I love turning thoughts and feelings in to beautiful things."
Reps for Stevi and Chloe declined to comment.
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