ADAM Peaty’s brother has slammed rumours that the Strictly curse is the reason that Adam and ex girlfriend Eiri Munro broke up.
It comes after the Olympian – who took part in the BBC1 show last year – took to Instagram to share that the couple had gone their separate ways last night.
In the post Adam, 27, apologised to Eiri and their two-year-old son for “letting them down”.
The former couple have not shared the reason why they have split – which has left fans speculating over what has happened.
Adam’s brother James, 31, has said that he knows why, but is “in no position to share”.
He has insisted that Adam taking part in nineteenth series of Strictly last year isn’t why they’ve broken up.
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“He was in it over a year ago. It has nothing to do with Strictly,” he told the MailOnline.
Adam took part in the BBC1 competition in 2021 and was partnered with Katya Jones.
Throughout their time on the show many fans pointed out their sizzling chemistry.
It was made worse when Adam appeared to “try to kiss” Katya after their rendition of the Argentine Tango.
Katya, who joined Strictly in 2016 as a pro dancer, has been hit by the Strictly curse before after she was pictured kissing her partner comedian Sean Walsh in 2018.
The dancer was married to Neil Jones and Sean was in a relationship with Rebecca Humphries.
Last night Adam told his 609k Instagram followers: “Eiri and I have decided to go our separate ways.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful three years together, 2 of those with our gorgeous son George.
“Our priority has always been to provide the happiest and healthiest home environment for him, and right now that means ending our romantic relationship.
“I could not ask for a greater mother for George and I am so grateful to Eiri for her amazing support over the last three years.
“Eiri and George, I’m sorry for letting you down.
“My only interest is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time so I ask that our privacy is respected and I won’t be saying anything further.”
Hours later Eiri broke her silence.
She said: “The last three years have been so, so, amazing. Our little family have experienced so much laughter, love, and joy.
“You guys have been such a significant part of that.
“This next chapter of my life is surely going to be a difficult one.
“I would appreciate that people would refrain from commenting, speculating, or messaging.
“I have shared so much of my life, but for now, I am choosing privacy and I hope that you will all respect that.
“I appreciate you all so much and I’m so thankful for all the fun and opportunities you have given me.
“I am going to be taking a break from social media, so goodbye for now. Thank you so much for everything.”
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Adam and Eiri met while at Loughborough University and went public with their relationship in January 2020.
Just three months later they revealed they were expecting their first child and welcomed George-Anderson into the world in September 2020.
