Jessica Marais and James Stewart split after five years together

It seemed like a match made in TV heaven, but formerPacked To The Rafters co-stars Jessica Marais and James Stewart have officially called it quits.

The couple's rep released a statement breaking the news that the pair have ended their engagement after four and a half years.

"Jessica Marais and James Stewart have amicably separated. Their main focus at this time is the co-parenting of their daughter [three-year-old Scout] and they ask that media respect their privacy," the statement read.

Love Child star Jessica, 30, and Gallipoli actor James, 39, sparked split rumours recently with insiders telling New Idea they held separate birthday parties for their daughter.

A source told the mag they were "no longer living together".

Jessica was also spotted without her engagement ring and was a notable no-show at the Logies, despite nominations for her roles in both Love Child and Carlotta.

The couple met on Packed To The Rafters in 2009 and made their first appearance together in March 2010, before getting engaged in October that year.

They were last seen together at the 2014 Logies.

Watch Jessica's most recent interview a fortnight ago on the Today show:

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