Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis splits from boyfriend as he grows close to her friend
STRICTLY winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has split from boyfriend Samuel Arnold — and he has grown close to her pal, we can reveal.
The EastEnders star, 27, and Samuel Arnold, who like her is deaf, have finally called it quits after seven years, friends say.
He has been consoled by Rose’s pal and CBeebies host Aimee Campbell-Nottage since the relationship began to hit the rocks in April this year.
It comes after The Sun on Sunday suggested last week that the Strictly curse may have pierced Rose.
She danced with Giovanni Pernice and Sam was in the crowd last December to see her lift the Glitterball.
Since then Rose — who is quitting as EastEnders’ Frankie Lewis — has spent time away touring with the BBC1 dance extravaganza.
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A friend said: “Rose and Sam’s relationship is definitely over.
“It’s very amicable and they’ll remain close friends, but unfortunately there is no future for them romantically.
"They spent a lot of time apart while Rose was away on tour, which has had an impact.
“It’s been difficult for them both, of course, but they’re certain it’s the right move — and Sam’s had a shoulder to cry on in their mutual friend Aimee.
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“Meanwhile Rose has been throwing herself into work. She’s had lots of offers since winning Strictly.
"It’s an exciting time for her”