Anderson cooper boyfriend breakup

A spokesperson for Anderson Cooper has confirmed that he has split from his longtime boyfriend Ben Maisani after  it was revealed he had taken at least five trips to Dallas where he has been spending time with 33-year-old doctor Victor Lopez.

'Benjamin and I separated as boyfriends some time ago. We are still family to each other, and love each other very much,' said Cooper in a statement.

'We remain the best of friends, and will continue to share much of our lives together.' 

Cooper and Maisani do appear to still be living together, and were photographed leaving their Greenwich Village home together just two days ago on their way to the gym.