Charlotte Church - since Gavin went awayCharlotte Church - since Gavin went awayLoved-up Charlotte Church is showing severe signs of missing her man - the rugby star Gavin Henson now he's on tour in New Zealand.

Charlotte's admitted that she's "starting to miss him loads now" and has been seen out and about being a bit of a party pooper.

"He's so lush. But I know how dedicated he is to his rugby, so I try not to get in the way too much - I speak to him every other day," she cooed about her boyf.

To prove just how much she's missing him, the classical singer turned pop star recently spent the evening on the sidelines looking a little glum at a friend's birthday bash in Cardiff - leaving her mates to party on.

Charlotte Church & Gavin HensonCharlotte with Gavin HensonA pal told how Ms Church, 19, was not acting herself: "It's obvious she's missing her man big time. Charlotte looked really glamorous. But she seemed serious. There wasn't much larking about."

"When a few lads tried to chat her up, she either ignored them or gave them a wry smile. She didn't dance at all and just stayed by the bar with her mates."

Speaking about the relationship, the friend added: "They're still in the first flush of a new romance and it must be hard for her to know Gav's on the other side of the world."

But the happy couple are set to stay busy with their own projects - Charlotte is promoting her pop single Crazy Chick and handsome Gavin, 23, has signed a deal to become the new face of Gilette.