They were together for three years but Kara Tointon has now confirmed that she has split from Strictly star Artem Chigvintsev.
The former Eastenders actress met Chigvintsev while starring on the dancing show in 2010 and had been living with the 32-year-old in London.
However, there have been rumours in recent months that the couple has decided to call time on their relationship and in a new interview, the 31-year-old confirmed the news.
“We are not together. We’re fine, but we aren’t a couple any more. The reason I haven’t spoken about it is because I hate reading about myself in that way,” she said.
A source had previously told The Mirror that the couple had tried to overcome their issues.
”Things have been a bit rocky between them now for a good few months but they have tried to work through their problems. Neither wanted to throw in the towel but Artem’s confided in pals that they actually called time on their romance a few months ago. They simply drifted apart.”
