Strictly’s Neil Jones reveals he’s ‘living apart’ from ‘cheating’ girlfriend Luisa Eusse

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by Lucy Smith |
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New information has come to the surface about Neil Jones and his girlfriend Luisa Eusse after cheating rumours began to circle last month.

Now, it has been revealed that the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer is living apart from his girlfriend, who is also a dancer, after he claimed that their relationship had moved too quickly.

He said, "We need to take it back to the beginning where we can start to get to know each other and actually go on dates when lockdown allows.

"That is something we haven't been able to do."

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1. Did Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole have a Strictly affair?

Strictly's Camilla Dallerup revealed she suffered a 'mini death' when her fiancé Brendan Cole reportedly left her in 2004 for his Strictly dance partner Natasha Kaplinsky. Natasha and Brendan never confirmed they were romantically involved. Natasha said: "There was chemistry, of course, and I certainly fell in love with dancing, but I did not fall in love with Brendan."The pair have since married other people, whilst Camilla married former Hollyoaks star Kevin Sacre in 2010.

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2. Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff: Strictly scandal turns fairy tale

After splitting with his girlfriend of five years, Jo-Emma Larvin, just one week into his stint on Stricly in 2009, boxer Joe Calzaghe and professional partner Kristina Rihanoff soon embarked on a romance - splitting in 2013 after four years together.

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3. Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff Strictly scandal turned into true love

Following his 2013 stint on the show, rugby star Ben Cohen revealed he'd split from wife of 11-years Abby. He was then forced to deny he was romantically involved with former partner Kristina Rhianoff, after the pair were spotted linking arms on a London tube train.Ben and Kristina have since started a relationship and the pair welcomed their first child together in 2016.

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4. Did Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace date on Strictly Come Dancing?

Things must have been awkward backstage at Strictly in 2007 when Flavia Cacace reportedly dumped her long-term dance partner and boyfriend of eight-years, Vincent Simone, for Eastenders actor Matt Di Angelo.At the time the actor told the Daily Mail: "The funny thing was the story did not start off as true, but the more you read it, the more you started to believe it and actually act on it."However, Flavia split from Matt in 2010 and went on to wed actor Jimi Mistry (who she met whilst partnered together on Strictly in 2010) in December 2013.

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5. Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna: Strictly relationship

Former Hollyoaks actress Ali Bastian and her dance partner, Brian Fortuna, got together in 2009 after starring together on the show - but split a year later.

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6. Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev: Strictly Come Dancing fairy tale ending

Rachel Riley shocked everyone when she revealed she was splitting from husband of just 15-months Jamie Gilbert during her time on Strictly in 2013. Less than a year later, the Countdown star announced she was dating her Strictly partner Pasha Kovalev - but insisted there was no overlap between the two romances.

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7. Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev: Strictly Come Dancing relationship

Kara Tointon not only bagged the Strictly glitter ball in 2010 but also a hunky new boyfriend when she embarked on a romance with her Strictly partner Artem Chigvintsev.However, after three years of being together the pair split, and the former EastEnders actress told The Telegraph: "We are not together. We're fine, but we aren't a couple anymore."

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8. Georgia May Foote and Sean Ward: Strictly Curse

When Georgia entered the competition in 2015 she was dating her Coronation Street co-star, Sean Ward. At the time she reassured everyone that she was in a happy relationship and she was just good friends with her dance partner Giovanni.However, shortly after the competition finished she ended her relationship with Sean and started a relationship with Giovanni.Unfortunately Georgia and Giovanni split before series 14 started. The former Coronation Street actress announced the news on Twitter, writing: "It is with great sadness we have decided to split up. There is nobody else involved."Although it was not an easy decision to make sometimes you realise that it is better to be friends and this is one of those times."We both have very busy work schedules for the rest of the year so we are both going to focus on our upcoming work projects and we wish each other well for the future."

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9. Did Helen George split from Oliver Boot because of Strictly?

Helen George appeared on Strictly in 2015 and split from her husband Oliver Boot of three years. Were they hit by the Strictly curse?

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10. Did Susanna Reid and Dominic Cotton break up because of Strictly?

Susanna Reid featured on Strictly during series 11. After the show finished, Susanna and her partner Dominic Cotton split.The TV presenter denied the end of their relationship being related to the Strictly curse, she told the Daily Mirror: "I think people think Strictly was bound in what happened. It wasn't."Obviously things have been challenging in my personal life but we are getting things sorted."

Speaking to Hello! magazine, Neil, 38, admitted that moving in together back in August after just two weeks "wasn't the ideal way to form a relationship."

He added, "Normally you'd have time to go on dates, meet up with each other and it would build over time."

When asked about Luisa, 24, allegedly cheating on him, Neil told the publication he wouldn't say everything is perfect between them.

"Luisa is a free spirit and loves life and it's not easy to be in the public eye, but she accepts she has made mistakes that could also have an impact on my life," he explained.

But, Neil added, they have made progress since the scandal came to light.

He said, "We've sat down and talked and we've both been really honest with each other and I feel we've turned a corner.

"I love being with Luisa and we see a life together.

"Our relationship is real and she makes me happy. She puts a smile on my face every day."

Awww.

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Allegations about Luisa cheating on Neil began in October after rumours began to circle that the Columbian dancer had brought a woman back to his house for sex.

Speaking to The Sun, said woman - Daniela Becerra - explained that she "had no idea" Luisa was with Neil at the time.

She said, "Afterwards, in bed, she told me she had actually dated a girl for two years. But she was now dating some new guy.

"I said, ‘Oh, so you’ve just cheated on him with me’. It was shocking. I was ready to go home."

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