Colin Farrell is single again.

The Irish actor has been dumped by writer Emma Forrest - who began secretly dating early last year - because of his lack of commitment.

An insider told In Touch Weekly magazine: "He would not introduce her to his family. She was also upset that he didn't thank her at the Golden Globe Awards."

Farrell - who picked up the Best Actor award at last month's ceremony for his role as a hitman in "In Bruges" - was believed to have moved to Los Angeles so he could be near Emma.

Emma has confirmed the pair are no longer dating, but insists they will remain friends.

Colin recently sparked romance rumours after he was reportedly seen locking lips with Salma Hayek.

A source said: "He held her face and kissed her several times. It was very intimate, not like they were just pals."

Salma is back with her former fiance, businessman Francois-Henri Pinault.

(China Daily/Agencies February 17, 2009)