Strictly’s Adam Peaty breaks his silence after split from girlfriend Eiri with cryptic post
STRICTLY'S Adam Peaty has broken his silence after announcing his split from girlfriend Eiri Munro
The Olympian - who took part in the BBC1 show last year - announced that the former couple have gone their separate ways yesterday evening.
Adam, 27, has since posted a cryptic post on Instagram.
The dad-of-one shared a snap of his bike from a solo ride and captioned the post: "Space".
Adam, who shares his two-year-old son with Eiri, did not show his face in the camera but did get his legs in the shot.
Last night Adam told his 609k Instagram followers: "Eiri and I have decided to go our separate ways.
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"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.
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"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."
Eiri took to Instagram to share the news with her followers.
The artist 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."
The pair started dating in 2020 and welcomed George-Anderson into the world in September that year.
Adam's brother James recently slammed rumours that the Strictly curse is the reason why they broke up.
"He was in it over a year ago. It has nothing to do with Strictly," he told the .
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Adam was partnered with Katya Jones on the show last year.
They set tongues wagging when Adam appeared to "try to kiss" Katya after their rendition of the Argentine Tango.