It’s going to be a month of black mascara tears for Hayden Panettiere. I hear that the Nashville star (yes, fine, I love that show) has broken up with NFL boyfriend Scotty McKnight after a year of togetherness.

Insiders blame distance and “different personalities” for the split but I have another theory in mind: Hayden’s star is definitely on the rise thanks to her hit show, but Scotty was recently released from the NY Jets and has yet to find another job.

Minions, I don’t know much about football but I do know a thing or two about men…and their fragile little egos. Can you picture Scotty sitting back and being happy for Hayden while his career unravels? Me neither darlings…me neither. XOXO.

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