Chloe Brockett and her boyfriend Jack Fincham are reportedly in ‘crisis talks’ after suffering a ‘stressful year.’
The TV personality, 24, and former Love Island winner, 32, are said to be looking to move into separate homes but hope it will ‘improve their relationship.’
Last week, Jack, 32, successfully overturned his six-week jail sentence after appealing against his conviction for owning a dangerously out-of-control dog.
It’s been a tough year for the couple as Chloe quit TOWIE after five years and the last few months ‘took their toll’ on her health.
They currently live in Romford, but Chloe reportedly ‘misses the Essex buzz,’ while Jack is hoping to move to Kent.
A source told The Sun: ‘Jack’s heart is set on making a move to Kent, but Chloe’s found a flat in Brentwood, Essex, and made plans to move there.’
Chloe Brockett and her boyfriend Jack Fincham are reportedly in ‘crisis talks’ after suffering a ‘stressful year’
The TV personality, 24, and former Love Island winner, 32, are said to be looking to move into separate homes but hope it will ‘improve their relationship’
They added: ‘They’re still very much together and are hopeful that if they do end up living apart the distance will help improve their relationship.
‘It might reduce some of the stress that has built up over the last few months. They love each other and want it to work long-term.’
MailOnline has contacted Chloe’s representative for comment.
Jack was originally sentenced in January 2025 after his black Cane Corso, Elvis, injured runner Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022.
Elvis, five, is now back home in Essex with Jack and his girlfriend Chloe Brockett after being in police kennels for eight months.
Jack, who had pleaded guilty to the charge, faced two separate incidents involving his dog.
The first attack left Mr. Sudell with an injury, while a second incident in June 2024 saw a woman’s calf grabbed – though no injury was reported.
As part of his original sentence passed at the magistrates’ court, Jack was ordered to pay £3,680, including a £2,000 contribution to kennelling costs, a fine of £961 and £200 compensation to Mr Sudell.
Richard Cooper, for Jack, said that the dog incident in June 2024 happened when Jack had ‘just moved to the property and was bringing boxes in from the car – while he did so the dog slipped out’.
Last week, Jack, 32, successfully overturned his six-week jail sentence after appealing against his conviction for owning a dangerously out-of-control dog
It’s been a tough year for the couple as Chloe quit TOWIE after five years and the last few months ‘took their toll’ on her health
Jack was originally sentenced in January 2025 after his black Cane Corso, Elvis, injured runner Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022
The court had initially handed Jack a custodial sentence, citing his failure to comply with conditions set after the first attack, including keeping Elvis on a lead and wearing a muzzle.
However, Jack’s legal team successfully argued that immediate imprisonment was too harsh.
Richard Cooper defending said: ‘It is a stupid thing as a result of a lack of attention to detail. He should’ve made enquiries [before taking his dog to the pub unleashed].
‘These are problems of his own making but there has been remarkable progress by Mr Fincham through his own volition and hard work.
‘He struck rock bottom three years ago without work, he found himself indulging in alcohol and drugs regularly.
‘His work dried up. But it is to his credit what he has done to put that right. He has engaged councillors. He has returned to a 9-5 job which doesn’t trade on anything but hard work. He has returned to boxing.’
The appeal’s success means Jack will now avoid jail but must still comply with strict conditions regarding Elvis. These include ensuring the dog is always muzzled and leashed in public and not left alone with anyone under 16.
Samanth Leigh, said as she passed her judgement: ‘We agree that the activation of the suspended sentence was not just. We will replace that with a three months extension to your suspended sentence. It would not be appropriate to change other sentence that was imposed.’
She added: ‘Mr Fincham you need to be very careful now. It is never the fault of the dog, it is always the owners fault.’
Jack recently said that he is so happy that Elvis is back home as he is a ‘big softie’ and his ‘best friend’
In March, Jack was spared jail after speeding his £50,000 car during a cocaine binge.
He was behind the wheel of his BMW 520D driving down the hard shoulder of the A2 in Kent when he was stopped by police.
Jack later admitted drug driving and driving without due care and attention.
He also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and using false number plates.
Jack, who won the ITV show’s 2018 series with Dani Dyer, told the court he was ‘driving angry’ to see a friend ‘who was in a bad way’ in August 2023.
He was given a 12-week sentence suspended for 18 months. This has now been extended for three months.
Sergeant Alex Watkins of Essex Police issued a statement following the ruling:
‘Owners must take responsibility for their dogs, and on these occasions, the dog was dangerously out of control. However, we accept the court’s decision today and hope Mr. Fincham will now take the necessary precautions.’
When Jack’s Cane Corso attacked and bit the runner, the victim was originally willing to accept an apology and a caution.
As a result, the 32-year-old would have to engage in a course on responsible dog ownership and abide by three conditions – keep the dog on a lead, for the canine to wear a muzzle when outside and for the animal not to be left alone with under 16s.
However, there was another incident in June 2024, where Elvis grabbed the leg and ‘applied pressure’ to the calf of a woman.
The incident transpired when Jack was three months into his suspended sentence, which he had been given for drug driving.
Jack shot to fame after winning the 2018 series of Love Island alongside Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer
Jack’s estranged father Mark Gard has also previously spent time behind bars after he was convicted for distributing cocaine around the country.
Away from his reality TV exploits, Jack has previously dabbled in the sport of boxing.
He previously took part on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s bout against Youtuber Deji in 2022.
Following that fight, Jack spoke of how he went into ‘self destruct mode’ by partying for 18 months.
‘I went into complete self destruct mode. I was already battling with addiction, at the time I was going into that fight. I was battling addiction quite secretly for a few years, as well’, he told Amber O’Donnell.
‘I was out every weekend, you know, taking drugs and drinking and just doing things that have lost me jobs, lost me friends. I’d always fall back on my family. But I think even they got to a point where they were too sick of hearing it’, he added.
In an attempt to combat these destructive habits, Jack entered rehab after becoming addicted to cocaine and diazepam pills.
Speaking to the Sun at the time, Jack confessed: ‘Death was on the cards for me, it was imminent.’
The ruling marks a significant win for Jack, who has faced multiple legal battles in recent years.
Despite past controversies, Jack has continued to defend his pet. He previously faced backlash for importing Elvis from Russia in 2021, as the dog had cropped ears – a practice illegal in the UK.
At the time, animal rights activists, including PETA, condemned him, but Jack remained defiant, referring to Elvis as ‘my best friend in the whole world.’
When approached by MailOnline Richard Cooper said: ‘We always considered the initial decision taken by the Magistrates to be harsh and unjust.
‘This case has been a lesson in personal responsibility. We are very pleased that at today’s hearing the court accepted the great strides in personal development which Mr Fincham has taken. I know Mr Fincham is delighted that he can be reunited with Elvis.’
