EXCLUSIVE! JEN ANISTON'S EX TALKS TO OK!

Even before Jen Aniston and 36-year-old model Paul Sculfor went their separate ways, rumors were swirling that the pair had split after the handsome hunk fled L.A. for his native England. However, when OK! caught up with Paul earlier today, the Brad Pitt lookalike made it clear that his reasons for crossing the Atlantic were professional and not personal.I was in London for a modeling shoot with clothing line Next, Paul explained to OK! at a Pinkberry frozen yogurt store in Studio City, Calif., where he was munching on some delicious desserts with none other than boxing legend Mike Tyson. Also joining Paul, who had just left a nearby meeting, was his sexy gal blonde pal, former model and author of the book Everything I Know About Men I Learned From My Dog, Clare Staples, and another brunette beauty. Could either of these ladies be taking Jen's place? They're just good friends, explains a source close to Paul. As for how his trip back home to Jolly Ol' England went, the hopeful actor told OK!, It went very well.Of course, while Paul was his typical close-lipped self when asked about Jennifer, confessing that's something I'd rather not talk about, a friend of his confirms to OK! that the pair have indeed split, but they're still very close.By: David Thompson & Lycia NaffPhoto: Globe Photos