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Who is Joshua Sasse? Kylie Minogue’s ex-fiancé and Galavant actor

JOSHUA Sasse is known for once being engaged to Kylie Minogue.

But just who is the actor? And why did he split with pop royalty? Here's all you need to know...

Kylie Minogue and her toyboy lover, actor Joshua Sasse, got engaged within six months of meeting
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Kylie Minogue and her toyboy lover, actor Joshua Sasse, got engaged within six months of meetingCredit: PA:Press Association

Who is Joshua Sasse?

Joshua Sasse is a British actor, best known professionally for his role on the TV musical comedy Galavant.

He was born in Westminster, London, to parents Mary Rosalind and poet Dominic Sasse.

His father was killed in a plane crash while travelling to Kathmandu when Joshua was just five-years-old.

Joshua has a son named Sebastian with his former partner, Italian socialite Francesca Cini.

He met Kylie on set when she made a guest appearance on the show, and their relationship blossomed quickly.

Apparently the actor made a beeline for the singer as soon as discovered the Aussie had a cameo.

 The Aussie singer met Joshua, 20 years her junior, on the set of US medieval comedy drama Galavant
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The Aussie singer met Joshua, 20 years her junior, on the set of US medieval comedy drama GalavantCredit: Getty Images

What films and TV shows has Joshua Sasse been in?

His first major role was in The Big I Am, a British gangster film.

Soon after he starred as Sky in the stage production of Mamma Mia!

Other roles include the film Frankenstein’s Army, The Neighbours and as Sir Gary Galavant, in the Galavant TV series.

He also played the lead in TV series No Tomorrow where he met co-star Marta Milans.

 Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse got engaged during February 2016
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Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse got engaged during February 2016Credit: Splash News

When did Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse get engaged?

The Aussie singer met Joshua, 20 years her junior, in September 2015 and they became engaged six months later.

The announcement was made in  which read: “The engagement is announced between Joshua, son of the late Dominic Sasse and of Mary Heale (nee Macauley), of Herefordshire, and Kylie, eldest daughter of Ronald and Carol Minogue, of Melbourne, Australia.”

Kylie previously gushed about her stunning engagement ring, which she said was “exactly the right ring” for her.

Why did Joshua Sasse and Kylie Minogue split?

The Sun exclusively revealed that Kylie ended the engagement and kicked Joshua, 30, out of her London home after growing suspicious about his relationship with an actress.

Kylie believed Joshua had kept secret his increasing closeness to glamorous, dark-haired Spaniard Marta ­Milans.

The Aussie singer confirmed the sad news in a post on Instagram, writing: “Thank you for all your love and support throughout this recent chapter of my life.

“Thank you now for your love and understanding with the news that Josh and I have decided to go our separate ways.

“We wish only the best for each other as we venture towards new horizons.”

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