STACEY Dooley's ex boyfriend Sam Tucknott looked upset as he stepped out for the first time since it was revealed the pair's relationship had been hit by the Strictly Come Dancing curse.
The 30-year-old seemed sombre as he strolled along the road listening to music, while periodically peering down at his phone.
His outfit choice seemed to mirror his mood too, as he wore an all black outfit for his outing, consisting of tracksuit bottoms, trainers and a jacket.
Earlier today The Sun's Bizarre column revealed that the 32-year-old Strictly champion and her boyfriend of three years had split, making them the fourteenth couple to break up from the BBC One show.
Pals close to Stacey say winning the last series and the strain of the tour afterwards left her relationship with Sam in tatters.
Her close relationship with her professional partner Kevin Clifton also became a source of conflict — though there is no suggestion of any romance between them.
A source said: “Stacey confided in her friends that she was struggling to hold down her romance with Sam because her life has been a whirlwind after Strictly.
“She barely saw him during the month-long tour and has gone straight back into filming documentaries and has been travelling all over the world.
“Their lives have just gone in different directions.
“They have a close circle of friends who hope things might yet work out but it’s not looking likely. It was very emotional and has been tough on them both.”
Their split comes three months after The Sun exclusively revealed how Stacey and personal trainer Sam had been struggling to cope while she was on tour.
Her close friendship with Kevin, 36, also raised eyebrows among friends and viewers alike.
A source added: “Stacey and Kevin were never anything more than pals but Sam found it quite hard to watch at times.
“There was this attractive, single man spending so much time with his girlfriend. Watching them doing those sensual, sexy routines was tough for him.
“When Stacey left the show he thought things would improve but he’s struggled to keep up with her as she’s so focused on her career at the moment.”
Friends said Sam has virtually moved out of the house the couple share in Brighton and admitted he has not stayed there for over a week.
Approached by The Sun about her split, Stacey said: “I don’t think I’ve got anything to say.”
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