Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty's former partner Eirianned Munro has suggested that the notorious 'Strictly curse' contributed to the end of their relationship. Peaty, 30, appeared on the BBC show in 2021 with professional dancer Katya Jones, and viewers claimed the pair 'nearly kissed' during their Argentine Tango.
Munro, who is the mother of Peaty's son George, said the swimmer's stint on Strictly marked 'the beginning of the end' for their relationship. She also revealed she received online abuse following the incident. Peaty and Munro split about nine months after his elimination from the competition in December 2021.
During the Argentine Tango, fans on social media noted an intimate moment between Peaty and Jones. One viewer wrote: 'Did Adam and Katya almost kiss? He absolutely forgot where he was.' Another added: 'Losing my mind at Adam going in for a kiss and Katya having to remind him they're on national television.'
Peaty responded to the speculation on social media, saying: 'To everyone who wants to see what they want, your comments have real life consequences. I will not be overcome or lowered by your gossip.' He later told host Rylan Clark that he had simply 'got so into character.'
Peaty is now engaged to Holly Ramsay, daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, whom he met on the show when her sister Tilly was a contestant. The couple began dating in May 2023 and got engaged the following year. Peaty is currently training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, aiming for a third consecutive gold in the 100-metre breaststroke.
