The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova

The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience observing and analyzing celebrity dynamics, I must say that the Strictly Curse continues to baffle me! The latest victim is none other than Team GB star Tom Dean, who has just split from his long-term girlfriend, Charlotte Phillips.


According to TopMob’s latest report, British swimming sensation Tom Dean is the most recent person affected by the infamous “Strictly Curse,” as he has parted ways with his long-term partner.

24-year-old Olympic swimmer ended a secret two-week breakup with communications executive Charlotte Phillips, right around when the current dance series began, during which he was partnered with Ukrainian dancer Nadiya Bychkova.

This year, Tom was the initial celebrity to depart from Strictly, as he lost his position in the contest to Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones. Both of them were eliminated from the show the subsequent week after receiving more votes.

He admitted to feeling ‘genuinely shocked’ and ‘gutted’ after receiving the fewest number of votes from the public and waltzing off the show in week one.  

However, Tom felt more than just the letdown of being Strictly’s initial elimination; he was also covertly distraught due to his recent split from Lottie.

According to individuals familiar with Tom, who hails from London, he shared with TopMob that their relationship had been facing difficulties for quite some time due to them growing apart. These sources clarify that Nadiya, aged 35, and her separation from Kai Widdrington, 29, last July, were not the reasons behind this breakup.

The dance duo has been spotted at multiple functions side by side, which includes the recent Pride of Britain Awards, a part of their obligations for Strictly.

As a die-hard fan, I’m here to share some exclusive insights: Just like any other breakup tale, Tom and Lottie’s one-year journey together had simply reached its natural end. Contrary to rumors, Strictly wasn’t the culprit; instead, it was merely a coincidence that they chose to separate during the first fortnight. Despite going our separate ways, they remain the best of friends and maintain a harmonious relationship.

The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova

The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova
The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova
The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova

Previously on Instagram in August, the Olympian shared a picture of themself cozied up with Lottie in an elevator within their workplace.

Frequently, he would provide a glimpse into their relationship on social media, posting about vacations they enjoyed together and a picture from his return celebration after the Paris Olympics, where Lottie was present.

However, during those months, the executive took a break from Instagram, whereas Tom consistently shared updates about his dance partnership with Nadiya on the platform.

They recently graced the October Pride of Britain Awards and had a delightful lunch gathering the previous week at The Waterside Inn. A variety of talented chefs prepared an extraordinary feast for them there.

Tom commented on a post Nadiya shared of the pair: ‘What an afternoon. Best food and best company.’ 

In the year following her break, the three-time Olympic gold medalist became Nadiya’s first dance partner on Strictly Come Dancing – a role she had never been assigned before in 2023.

In 2022, she teamed up with the singer Matt Goss, while the previous year she collaborated with ex-host of BBC Breakfast Show, Dan Walker, with whom she still maintains a strong friendship.

Previously, Nadiya had been engaged to the Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot. However, in July, she parted ways with her professional dance partner, Kai.

TopMob has approached Tom’s representative for comment. 

The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova
The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova
The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova
The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova
The Strictly curse strikes again! Olympic swimmer Tom Dean SPLITS from girlfriend after performing on BBC show with Nadiya Bychkova

Tom reached the final of the men’s 200m individual medley at the Paris Olympics and was part of the men’s 4x200m freestyle gold-medal winning team.

3 years ago, he claimed gold medals in both the men’s 200-meter freestyle and the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics.

He was awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours in 2022 for his services to swimming. 

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2024-11-08 16:04

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