November 8th 2024.
It has been reported that Tom Dean, the Olympic gold medallist, and his girlfriend have decided to end their one-year relationship. The news came just weeks after Tom's early elimination from Strictly Come Dancing's 20th-anniversary series, leaving both viewers and his professional partner, Nadiya Bychkova, at a loss for words.
Nadiya, a Ukrainian ballroom and Latin champion, had also recently gone through a breakup with her boyfriend and fellow pro, Kai Widdrington. However, sources close to Tom and his ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Phillips, have confirmed that their split had nothing to do with the infamous "Strictly curse."
According to reports, the couple had amicably parted ways just two weeks into Tom's Strictly experience. Insiders claim that after a year of being together, their relationship had simply run its course. They had been gradually drifting apart, and the decision to end things was a mutual one.
Tom and Charlotte had been together for a year, and their relationship had been on the rocks for a while. However, they remained good friends, and there is no bad blood between them. Tom had even featured Charlotte on his Instagram just a month ago, sharing a selfie of them together in a lift. They seemed happy and in love, with Charlotte commenting, "The best."
During their relationship, Tom and Charlotte had been on many trips together, and Tom often shared glimpses of their adventures on social media. Charlotte had also joined him for his welcome home party from the Paris Olympics, where Tom had won three gold medals. Sadly, their love story came to an end just two weeks into Tom's Strictly journey.
Before Charlotte, Tom was in a relationship with Catherine Ross. However, after his early exit from Strictly, Tom has remained close with his dance partner, Nadiya. The two attended the Pride of Britain Awards together in October and even had dinner at a food event last week. Fans have been rooting for Nadiya to have a celebrity partner on Strictly, and Tom was her first since 2022. Unfortunately, they only got to perform two dances before being eliminated in the first dance-off.
Despite the disappointment of leaving the show so early, Tom remains grateful for his time on Strictly. In an emotional post on social media, he thanked everyone he met on the show and expressed his pride in being a part of it. He also thanked Nadiya for being an amazing teacher and partner, and she reciprocated the sentiment, saying she was proud of him and that it had been a wonderful few weeks.
As for the future, Tom is already looking forward to cheering on his fellow Strictly contestants and continuing to support them. Meanwhile, Strictly fans are eagerly awaiting the next episode, which airs on Saturday and Sunday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to contact the entertainment team at The Agency – they would love to hear from you.
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