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It's never easyseeing your ex with someone new but Cody Simpson says "it's natural" for his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid to move on. Following Gigi's super romantic Vogue spread with new boyfriend Zayn Malik, the La Da Dee singerhas spoken out about his former flame's new relationship.
Speakingto ET atthe iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday thesinger said, “It's just kind of the natural way things go. You'regoing to expect that kind of stuff. I've kind of been going adifferent way, taking a little time for myself just hanging out andkeeping it low-key, and working on my music.”
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Gigi and Cody broke up in May 2015 Photo: Getty Images
Following their breakup last year, the pair have stayed in contact and Cody says he is still verysupportive of his ex's impressive modeling success. “I'm alwayshappy for her and her career and that type of stuff,” he added.
“Iknow how hard she's always worked to kind of get to the point in themodeling industry that she's at now, and I couldn't be more proud ofher. We still talk every now and then. It's nice.”
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The model and new boyfriend Zayn posed for photos in Vogue Photo: Vogue/Mario Testino
The couple called off their relationship in May 2015, citingconflicting work schedules for the split. “Cody and Gigi want eachother to be in a place right now that allows him to only focus on his music, fans, and a new message, while she can focus and continuebuilding her career,” read a statement released to People magazine.
“Theylove each other dearly and have split up in the hopes that growing ontheir own paths will bring them together in the future.”