Teenage girls around the world can stop crying: Joe Jonas has split from Demi Lovato.

The Jonas Brothers singer - who has previously dated singer Taylor Swift and actress Camilla Belle - has decided to end his relationship with the actress but insists the break-up is amicable.

“Demi and I knew going into our romantic relationship that it may not be an easy one. I realize over the time we have shared together that I feel I care more about our friendship right now. It was my choice to break-up, but I love her as a friend. She’s been there for me when I needed her. I will continue to be her friend and be there for her.”

It had been reported, Demi - who met Joe on the set of Camp Rock in 2007 and began dating him earlier this year - was dumped by Joe over the phone but she insists that didn’t happen: “There are so many crazy rumors flying around today. Joe and I did split, but it wasn’t over the phone. Things didn’t work out but we’ll remain friends.”

Demi, 17, had recently spoken about her love for Joe, saying, “He is my first serious relationship… He knows me better than I know myself, and I know him better than he knows himself.”