Adam Peaty announces split from girlfriend Eiri as Strictly curse strikes again
ADAM Peaty has announced that he has split from girlfriend Eiri Munroe as the Strictly curse has struck again.
The Olympic swimmer, who took part in the BBC1 dance show last year, shared the news on Instagram this evening.
Posting a snap of himself, Eiri, 24, and their son George-Anderson, Adam, 27, told his 609k Instagram followers: "Eiri and I have decided to go our separate ways.
"We have enjoyed a wonderful three years together, 2 of those with our gorgeous son George.
"Our priority has always been to provide the happiest and healthiest home environment for him, and right now that means ending our romantic relationship.
"I could not ask for a greater mother for George and I am so grateful to Eiri for her amazing support over the last three years.
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"Eiri and George, I’m sorry for letting you down.
"My only interest is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time so I ask that our privacy is respected and I won’t be saying anything further."
Adam, who won two gold medals and a silver at the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020, was one of the celebs who took part in Strictly last year.
He was partnered with Kayta Jones - who was struck by the curse in 2018 when she kissed comedian Seann Walsh.
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Adam and Katya certainly got fans talking over their sizzling chemistry.
Just weeks into the competition viewers were left shocked when Adam appeared to "try to kiss" Katya after their sizzling Argentine Tango
It came just hours after Eiri flashed her toned tummy in a mirror selfie, captioning it "not worried".
The mum-of-one later shared her shock reaction to the near kiss with a TikTok video of her pretending to cry that was captioned "watching your boyfriend almost kiss another woman live on TV".
Despite what happened, Adam and Eiri went from strength to strength and even enjoyed a lavish holiday to Dubai with their son in December last year.
The pair met on Tinder while they both attended Loughborough University.
Adam trained in the pools and Eiri studied fine art.
They went Instagram official in January 2020 and after the first national lockdown it was revealed that they were expecting their first child.
George-Anderson was welcomed into the world on September 11 2020.
