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Simpson, Romo Decide to Punt

Celeb couple ends well-publicized relationship, QB's friends claim

By Elizabeth Wolff,  Newser User

Posted May 14, 2008 10:57 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jessica Simpson’s career might not be her only problem. The struggling pop singer and quarterback boyfriend Tony Romo have broken up, friends tell Chicago blog These Boots Are Made For Stalking. The pair's reps deny it, but the well-publicized relationship—orchestrated by Simpson's father—was a media firestorm for Romo after Dallas fans dubbed his ditzy diva bad luck for the Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and singer Jessica Simpson at a basketball game between Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in Dallas in March.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and singer Jessica Simpson at a basketball game between Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks in Dallas in March.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Singer Jessica Simpson has been unlucky-in-love since splitting with hubby Nick Lachey.
Singer Jessica Simpson has been unlucky-in-love since splitting with hubby Nick Lachey.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez,File)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and pop star Jessica Simpson, at basketball game in Dallas back in March, have called their well-publicized relationship quits, TMZ reports.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and pop star Jessica Simpson, at basketball game in Dallas back in March, have called their well-publicized relationship quits, TMZ reports.   (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Dallas Cowboy fans must be jumping for joy after rumors that Jessica Simpson, here seen wearing Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's jersey number as she watches on of his December games. The pop star was a notorious jinx on the Cowboys during the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboy fans must be jumping for joy after rumors that Jessica Simpson, here seen wearing Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's jersey number as she watches on of his December games. The pop star was...   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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