KATIE'S CHEF IS TOAST!

Fears revenge if she gets him out of her life

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KATIE HOLMES is facing a messy breakup as on the-outs Emilio Vitolo Jr. is refusing to leave quietly, sources said — and she’s terrified he’ll take revenge when he does!

Sources snitched to The National ENQUIRER the couple have gone from fever-hot to barely warm in just months, with the 42-year-old single mom now focusing on her career.

“Katie’s very close to pulling the plug, but she’s hesitating because Emilio has had messy breakups in the past,” spilled an insider.

“They’re talking and texting, but Katie keeps blowing him off, except for the occasional dinner. Emilio can see the writing on the wall and he’s getting testy.”