STRICTLY star Adam Peaty's ex-girlfriend Eiri Munroe has quit social media after their shock split.
Last night Adam announced the couple were going their separate ways after three years together, making them the latest victims of the 'Strictly curse'.
In a statement on her Instagram story Eiri said the aftermath of the split was going to be "incredibly difficult".
She said: "The last three years have been so, so amazing. Our little family has experienced so much laughter and love and joy. You guys have been such a significant part of that!
"This next chapter of my life is surely going to be an incredibly difficult one. I would appreciate that people would refrain from commenting, speculating or messaging. I have shared so much of my life, but for now I'm choosing privacy and I hope you will all respect that.
"I love and appreciate you all so much and I'm so thankful for all the fun and opportunities you've given me. I am going to be taking a break from social media, so goodbye for now.Thank you so much for everything."
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Olympic swimmer Adam, who took part in the BBC1 dance show last year, announced the split on Instagram last night.
Posting a snap of himself, Eiri, 24, and their son George-Anderson, Adam, 27, told his 609,000 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.
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"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.
"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 partnered with Kayta Jones on Strictly.
The Russian pro was struck by the curse in 2018 when she kissed comedian Seann Walsh while married to fellow dancer Neil Jones.
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.
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George-Anderson was welcomed into the world on September 11 2020.
This year Adam's swimming career has been plagued by injury. He was forced to miss the World Championships but returned for the Commonwealth Games were he finished fourth in the 100m Breast stroke and won gold in the 50m.
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