Nicole Richie and Brody Jenner Split  10/6/06

Nicole Richie and Brody Jenner have ended their three month relationship, according to Richie's spokesperson - and the TV star insists they were "never really together".

The couple have known each other since they were toddlers, but only started dating in August (06).

Richie's representative confirmed the split to American publication People, saying, "Nicole and Brody are no longer dating, but remain friends."

The pair began seeing each other just weeks after Jenner, 23, ended his 18 month relationship with Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallarri and months after Richie, 25, broke up with Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein.

A source close to Richie claims Jenner's interest in being in the spotlight was an issue, saying, "Brody likes to go out and doesn't mind being photographed, but Nicole prefers to stay out of the press."

On Wednesday (04OCT06), Richie posted a message on her MySpace.com website saying, "I know there are rumors regarding my 'break-up' with Brody Jenner.

"The truth is, we were never really together. We hung out, and he's a nice guy, but my heart was never in it. Anything further is just a cry for publicity."