The so-called Strictly Curse has led to many break-ups and romantic bust-ups over the years.
But this year’s favourite Bobby Brazier seems to have found a way to sidestep it altogether – after he split from his on-off girlfriend as his bid for the glitterball trophy begins.
The EastEnders actor, 18, confirmed the split from model Liberty Love, who he had been dating for more than 18 months.
A source said: ‘She and Bobby had been on and off but now it seems that it’s over for good.’
It means he cannot fall prey to the Strictly Curse – where romance blossoms between contestants and professional dancers already in relationships.
It’s over: Bobby Brazier has split from his on-off girlfriend Liberty Love as his bid for the glitterball trophy begins (pictured May 2022)
Keep dancing! The split comes as the star – who is the son of late reality TV star Jade Goody – made his Strictly debut on Saturday, when 6.2million viewers watched him be paired up with professional…