Washington, July 2 Miley Cyrus parted ways with Justin Gaston after realizing that she was still in love with her ex, Nick Jonas, according to sources.

A source said that after reuniting professionally with Jonas, Cyrus dumped Gaston by explaining her that was still in love with her ex.

"The rekindled romance between the Disney stars Cyrus and Jonas, both 16, began during a Disney Channel photo shoot a few weeks ago," Fox News quoted a source as saying.

"Miley explained to current beau Justin Gaston after the shoot that she was never truly over Nick and that all her feelings were coming back for him," the source added.

After Gaston was out of the way, Cyrus and Jonas got back together "almost immediately."

And the news delighted Jonas' family, for both personal and professional reasons.

"One day Miley was with Justin, the next she was with Nick again! His family is thrilled with the reunion. Nick's mom always loved Miley and in light of their Disney show, J.O.N.A.S. taking in the ratings lately, the entire Jonas camp is excited. There's a hope that their renewed romance will benefit everyone," a source said. (ANI)