Strictly Come Dancing 2015: Helen George splits from husband Oliver Boot ahead of show

Split: Helen George has split from actor husband Oliver Boot ahead of Strictly
Dave Benett
Jennifer Ruby2 September 2015
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Actress Helen George has split from her husband Oliver Boot ahead of her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.

Adding to rumours that there is a show ‘curse’ on married couples, a rep for the Call The Midwife star has confirmed that the pair are no longer together.

They said: “I can confirm that Helen separated from her husband some time ago.”

The acting couple, who met while filming Hotel Babylon together, didn’t start dating until a few years later and then married in 2012.

Gearing up: Helen George at the Striclt Come Dancng launch 
Ian West/PA

George and Boot attended the TV BAFTAs together back in April this year, but have not been spotted together since.

The actress is gearing up to start rehearsals for this year’s show with her dance partner yet to be revealed to the public.

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The BBC dancing competition has been blamed for numerous marriage splits over the years, with a number of celebrities beginning relationships with their professional partners.

Countdown presenter Rachel Riley split from her husband not long after appearing on the 2013 series, striking up a romance with partner Pasha Kovalev a little while later.

Rugby player Ben Cohen also broke up with his wife Abby after appearing on the show and is rumoured to be in a relationship with his dance partner Kristina Rhianoff.

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