The Voice UK 2019 judge Will.i.am, 43, real name William James Adams Jr, is believed to be single after he previously revealed he “doesn’t have time” for a partner. He told The Mirror: “I don’t have time for girlfriends, and that’s why I just keep busy. I keep going because that’s what I want to do.” But while he is thought to be single now, Will has been linked to a number of women from the showbiz world in the past.
The rapper previously opened up about an ex-girlfriend he dated for nine years but her identity remains anonymous.
It is believed their break-up inspired him to co-write John Legend’s hit Ordinary People.
He opened up about the split back in 2015, telling The Mirror: “Back in 1998, I said to my ex girlfriend, ‘I’m just going on tour for a couple of months.’
“And I never came back. We were together for nine years – and we had to break up over the phone.
“It’s not always easy, but it is what it is.”
Back in 2010 he was linked to Cheryl, 36, after they collaborated on the hit Heartbreaker.
Following her split from Ashley Cole, he is reported to have said: “I don’t know what he’s doing.
“She the prettiest, hottest girl. She deserves better.”
Three years later it was reported Cheryl was left unimpressed with Will after he was rumoured to be dating a Playboy model with links to her ex Ashley.
Will reportedly enjoyed dinner with Carla Howe, whose twin sister was linked to Cheryl’s ex-husband.
A source at the time said: “Cheryl has put that whole episode well behind her but it still strikes an unpleasant chord that he would hang out with one of the Howes,” according to the Daily Star.
In 2014, Will was linked to model Casey Bachelor.
A source at the time told The Sun: “They were dating for six months and – actually never officially called time on their relationship.
“Will met Casey in a nightclub and they had a series of intimate dates.”
Will was also linked to singer Natalie Imbruglia in 2008.
The pair reportedly looked very cosy on a night out in Cavendish Square.
Express.co.uk has contacted a respresentative for will.i.am asking for comment.
The Voice UK 2019 continues tonight at 8pm on ITV.