Terri Seymour and American Idol judge Simon Cowell have split after 6 years together. The Terri Seymour/Simon Cowell break up has long been rumored, but Cowell’s rep is now confirming the news.

According to Simon Cowell’s rep, “Terri phoned Simon and finished it in September, about six weeks ago. They are going to remain close friends. Simon thinks the world of Terri and that isn’t going to change. He also understands her reason for ending it.”