Ashley Roberts and Giovanni Pernice have split after more than a year together.
The Pussycat Dolls star and Strictly Come Dancing professional say they’ll remain friends.
Giovanni, , announced the shock split in a tweet, writing: “@ImAshleyRoberts and I have made the decision to separate as a couple. We remain friends and wish each other well for the future. “
Ashley, , is yet to comment on the break up.
The former couple first got together after meeting on Strictly in
They grew super close in rehearsals but kept their relationship a secret until after the show ended.
Ashley was paired with pro Pasha Kovalev, while Giovanni was teamed up with Steps star Faye Tozer.
It’s over! (Image: pernicegiovann1 / Instagram) They confirmed their romance on December , by sharing a public kiss outside a club in Miami.
Since then, they’ve been all over each other’s social media and have made no secret of their passion for one another.
Last May, Giovanni shared a loved-up snap of him and Ashley kissing, writing: “I never thought anyone would ever make me smile, laugh and steal my heart as fast as you did !! I love you amore.”
The pair were not partnered up on Strictly (Image: Can Nguyen / REX)
But they did fall for each other behind the scenes (Image: Instagram)
The pair were both single when they got together behind the scenes of Strictly, but Giovanni has spoken about the Strictly Curse in the past.
He once said he doesn’t believe it exists, despite numerous couples splitting while one is taking part in the show, and many pros and celebs getting together while in relationships with other people.
Giovanni once said: “No. If you’re in a strong relationship, it’s not inevitable that you’ll begin an affair with your dance partner.
“The rumba, the Argentine tango, they require you to put across physical attraction. But it does not have to spill over to real life. “
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Ashley is currently busy getting ready for the Pussycat Dolls tour.
She’s due to head out on the road with Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta.
The girl band is reuniting for a UK tour in a following – hiatus year
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