According to emerging reports, Glee stars Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner have decided to call time on their relationship after just one year of marriage.

The former couple, who began dating in 2013, are understood to have cited 'irreconcilable differences' on their petition and Melissa has applied to drop Jenner from her surname.

In addition to this is is understood that neither party are planning to seek spousal support.

While the couple, who tied the knot in 2015, have yet to make an official statement, fans have used Blake's Instagram page to plead with the television stars to reconsider their decision.

Posting beneath a photo of the couple during happier times, one fan wrote: "Please think the divorce over." while another added: "Please don't be true!"

Melissa and Blake, who played love interests Marley Rose and Ryder Lynn in the popular musical show, do not share any children together.