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Tom Jones’ Ex Snaps Back at Engelbert Humperdinck After He Denies Hitting on Her — But Says She Is NOT the Cause of Their Bust-Up
A decades-old feud between music legends Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck has resurfaced after new claims from a woman once romantically linked to Jones. Charlotte Laws, often referred to as a former girlfriend of the Welsh superstar, has pushed back strongly against Humperdinck’s recent denial that he ever made advances toward her. Yet she insists she is not the reason the two singers fell out more than 60 years ago.
The controversy reignited after Humperdinck addressed long-standing rumors during a recent interview, asserting that neither women nor romantic scandals played any role in his rift with Jones. But Laws quickly took to social media to dispute his denial, accusing the 88-year-old crooner of rewriting history.
According to Laws, the incident occurred backstage around 1979 or 1980. She claims Humperdinck invited her to sit beside him on a sofa, attempted to kiss her, and then went further in what she described as an inappropriate advance. She says the encounter was uncomfortable and unexpected — and counters Humperdinck’s statement that nothing of the sort ever happened.
“Engelbert lied about me in his latest interview,” she wrote. “He DID hit on me 45 years ago.”
Despite the blunt accusation, Laws emphasized that she never claimed to be the root of the bitter feud between the two performers. She clarified that the tensions between Jones and Humperdinck had existed long before her encounter with the singer. By the time she met Humperdinck, the rift had already taken shape.
Their rivalry, one of the longest in show-business history, has been the subject of speculation for decades. Both artists rose to fame in the 1960s and shared the same management and record label, sparking comparisons — and, reportedly, simmering jealousy — throughout their careers. While fans have long suspected a love-triangle or personal conflict, neither singer has ever offered a clear explanation.
In recent comments, Humperdinck dismissed rumors of jealousy and denied any role Laws might have played in the tension. However, Laws’ statement has added a new layer of intrigue to a feud that refuses to fade, even after six decades.
For now, the truth behind one of music’s most enduring rivalries remains murky — but one thing is clear: Charlotte Laws is determined to set the record straight, while insisting she was never the spark that ignited the fire between two of the world’s most iconic vocalists.