Actress Helen George has split from her husband Oliver Boot ahead of her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.
Adding to rumours that there is a show ‘curse’ on married couples, a rep for the Call The Midwife star has confirmed that the pair are no longer together.
They said: “I can confirm that Helen separated from her husband some time ago.”
The acting couple, who met while filming Hotel Babylon together, didn’t start dating until a few years later and then married in 2012.
Gearing up: Helen George at the Striclt Come Dancng launch Ian West/PAGeorge and Boot attended the TV BAFTAs together back in April this year, but have not been spotted together since.
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The actress is gearing up to start rehearsals for this year’s show with her dance partner yet to be revealed to the public.
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