Dancing on Ice ‘s Alexander Demetriou was spotted leaving Maura Higgins ‘ house following claims his marriage to Carlotta Edwards is on the rocks.
The former Love Islander was partnered with the skating pro for the last series of the popular ITV competition, and their close friendship has come under scrutiny in recent weeks.
In pictures obtained by The Sun, the professional skater, 28, who married fellow pro Carlotta Edwards in 2016, covered his face with his hooded parka jacket as he drove away from her flat in a BMW on Saturday.
The publications claimed the duo had spent “several hours” together before he left.
Alexander Demetriou was spotted leaving Maura’s house on Saturday (Image: ITV)
Maura is newly single having called time on her relationship with Curtis Pritchard two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Alex was seen without his wedding ring on Dancing on Ice’s finale, aired last week.
Despite their “marriage crisis”, Carlotta put on a defiant front recently and posted several loved-up snaps with her beau on social media.
She uploaded a picture of her cuddled up to Alexander, writing: “Love this one so much.”
Maura is newly single having split from Curtis Prichard two weeks ago (Image: Instagram)
The photos come after it was claimed the cast of Dancing on Ice 2020 were reportedly “banned” from discussing Alex and Maura as the pair drew closer in recent weeks.
The skating celebs have been told not to speak about the duo because the programme’s execs don’t want the story gaining momentum.
According to an insider, the cast have been told to refrain from discussing the pair on social media.
Carlotta Edwards recently uploaded a loved-up snap with her beau (Image: Instagram)
A source alleged to The Sun Online: “They told everyone that nobody should make a comment on social media or talk to fans or media about the story – even if it’s to defend Maura or Alexander.
And during the finale, it was claimed Maura and Carlotta were kept apart over fears the pair would start an argument.
Daily Star Online has contacts Maura’s reps and ITV for comment.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
