A source told The Mirror: ‘Things have been a bit rocky between them now for a good few months but they have tried to work through their problems.’
‘Neither wanted to throw in the towel but Artem’s confided in pals that they actually called time on their romance a few months ago. They simply drifted apart.’
Artem has been busy working on this year's Strictly Come Dancing with current partner Natalie Gumede whilst Kara has been working on indie film ‘The Last Passenger.’ Kara is also not thought to be joining the Russian dancer when he moves to LA in the New Year.
The source added that the two continue to remain close, saying: ‘They remain great friends and Artem is still living at Kara’s. And, to the outside word, they are putting on a front, insisting all is well at least until Strictly finishes.’
Other Strictly Come Dancing couples have also had bad luck when it comes to romances.Actress Ali Bastian fell for her dance partner Brian Fortuna in 2009’s series but the romance stalled a year later.Boxer Joe Calzaghe and Strictly dancer Kristina Rihanoff dated after they were paired in 2007, before Kristina moved on to 2010 Strictly partner Jimi Mistry.
It looks like Cara and Artem may have fallen victim of the Strictly romance curse!