The pair first met in 1999 in Blackpool The Strictly Come Dancing stars — who long seemed immune to the show's infamous 'curse' — shared some remarkably candid comments about their relationship struggles before their separation was announced Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The pair first met in 1999 in BlackpoolS1

• The Strictly Come Dancing stars — who long seemed immune to the show's infamous 'curse' — shared some remarkably candid comments about their relationship struggles before their separation was announcedS2