Mo Gilligan ‘secretly splits from Hollyoaks star girlfriend Sophie Wise after four years as he tries to break up America’
Mo Gilligan has reportedly secretly split from his girlfriend Sophie Wise while trying to break up America.
The comedian, 34, had been dating the former Hollyoaks actress for four years, with the pair settling in at home together earlier in the year.
But with Mo traveling between the UK and Los Angeles to film his upcoming TV show That’s My Jam, the couple have said they have reached the end of their romance.
All over the place: Mo Gilligan reportedly secretly split from girlfriend Sophie Wise while trying to break up America
A source told The Sun: ‘The split is entirely amicable and they remain friends despite what has been a difficult time.
“He is such a popular property in the US at the moment, plus he is still in demand in Britain, and the work has been overwhelming.
Certainly there is no other woman in the scene. They just reached the end of the line.
MailOnline has contacted Mo’s representatives for comment.
Breakup: The comedian, 34, had been dating the former Hollyoaks actress for four years, with the pair settling in at home together earlier in the year
The Masked Singer judge and Sophie kept their relationship out of the public eye and did not reference it on any of their social media.
Mo confirmed their relationship in 2018, but since then he has not mentioned it publicly nor have they been photographed together at public events.
The couple started dating before Mo rose to fame, and the funny man went on to headline his own show The Lateish Show, also appearing on shows like The Big Breakfast, Celebrity Gogglebox and The Big Narstie Show.
Sad: ‘The split is totally amicable and they remain friends despite what has been a difficult time. “He’s such a hot property in the US right now, plus he’s still in demand in Britain, and the work has been overwhelming.”
Mo is also a judge on The Masked Dancer but has had to step down from this series as he tries to launch his career in the US. He has been replaced by footballer Peter Crouch.
Meanwhile, Sophie enjoyed a two-month stint as the troubled Carly Bradley in 2015, with the character living in witness protection.
The brunette beauty also appeared in the three-part BBC crime drama Rillington Place, while also having brief stints in Doctors, Holby City and starring in the film The Emperor’s Club.
Role: Meanwhile, Sophie enjoyed a two-month stint as the troubled Carly Bradley in 2015, with the character living in witness protection.
Moving On: Mo is also a judge on The Masked Dancer but had to step down from this series as he tries to launch his career in the US. He has been replaced by footballer Peter Crouch.
Despite keeping their romance under wraps, Mo opened up about moving in with Sophie in January.
Detailing how Sophie will be in charge of decorating her abode, she told The Sun: “A lot of it will be my girlfriend’s choice.” She has been on Pinterest for years.
‘I hope one day my children will grow up in this house. My girlfriend and I are not moving for a while.
Mo added: “I bought a rug once, she saw it, said it was awful and it’s been rolled up ever since.” I bought it at Ikea.
Plans: Despite keeping their romance under wraps, Mo opened up about moving in with Sophie in January
