It’s that time of year again, when celebrities lace up their dancing shoes and take to the BBC’s ballroom floor to show viewers what they’re really made of. There’s sequins galore, many a two-step and tango and plenty of surprising partnerships. While some bond over friendship, others explore their chemistry off the dance floor, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements that send the rumour mill spinning. Whether it be the time commitments to the intensive training or the up close and personal nature of the show, Strictly’s earned itself a reputation for breakups and breakdowns of contestants’ personal relationships. Here’s a look at all the celebrities who have fallen into the trap of the Strictly curse…

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