Dancing On Ice star Vanessa Bauer has reportedly split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together.
The skater, 28, had made her romance with the businessman official last year, but sources claim that the couple has drifted apart in recent weeks.
While Vanessa is reportedly now focusing on her career, she and Dan remain friends and still follow each other on social media.
A source said Sun: ‘Vanessa and Dan still get along and are friends, but their work takes them to different parts of the world and they have struggled with distance.
‘They realized that they were better off as friends for now, but they still had a lot of love and respect for each other.
Dancing On Ice star Vanessa Bauer has reportedly split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together.
‘Vanessa is busy with her career and is focusing on herself and her acting right now. While Dan is busy traveling the world for work, it has been difficult to maintain anything long-term.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Vanessa Bauer for comment.
She and Dan had previously made their romance official in September 2023, when they posed together at the premiere of The Creator.
Dan is co-founder of marketing company YRDS, which manages sports stars.
Joey, who recently entered the Love Island villa, was rumored to be dating Vanessa last year while they performed together on Dancing On Ice.
Viewers saw the pair get close earlier this year while filming the show, where they narrowly missed out on being crowned champions to Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and his professional partner Olivia Smart.
In April 2023, Vanessa claimed she was “very happy” with Joey when asked about their romance, but MailOnline revealed just a day later that they were no longer dating and had not spent time together since the final.
A source said: “Joey loved his time performing with Vanessa on Dancing On Ice – he will cherish those memories forever.”
The skater previously enjoyed a romance with Joey Essex, who recently entered the Love Island villa.
In April 2023, Vanessa claimed she was “very happy” with Joey when asked about their romance, but MailOnline revealed just a day later that they were no longer dating.
On Monday, Joey surprised fans when he entered the Love Island villa as the show’s first celebrity contestant.
‘But for now, he is focusing on job opportunities and starting a new chapter in Dubai.
“He’s definitely single and although Vanessa means a lot to him because of the experience they shared on the show, they’re just friends now.
“Joey has a very busy life and career and his main priority at the moment is moving house, which will be a big change for him.”
Vanessa was asked about her relationship with the former TOWIE star this week, and revealed that “Joey and I are doing very well, we’re doing very well at the moment,” adding, “I’m very happy.”
But the pair haven’t actually spoken since the Dancing On Ice final due to their busy work schedules and for Joey, a change in lifestyle as he begins his property search in Dubai.
The couple’s chemistry became a topic of conversation during Dancing On Ice and even hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield made comments about their connection.
Their partnership allowed them to reach the final and dance the Boléro, while drag queen La Vivienne, who finished in third place, was unable to share her performance of the famous number.
