Dancing On Ice’s Vanessa Bauer goes public with ex-Reading FC footballer boyfriend ahead of new series
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Vanessa Bauer stepped out with her new boyfriend James Rowe on Friday as she shared a series of loved-up Instagram photos from their trip to Lapland ahead of the new Dancing On Ice series.
The professional figure skater, 28, is gearing up to take on another starring role on TV screens next month when the celebrity figure skating competition returns to ITV and she will be paired with former Love Island star Chris Taylor, 34.
And it looks like Vanessa is making the most of her winter break as she enjoyed a trip to Finland with the former professional footballer, 33.
James, who also shared some sweet snaps of them on their dream holiday, is a FIFA-licensed football coach and football agent.
He retired from professional football after a career that saw him play for Reading FC, Cheltenham Town and Aldershot Town.
In addition to the sweet carousel of photos, Vanessa took the opportunity to reflect on her father’s death in 2021, claiming that she has now reached a place in her life where she feels “the happiest I’ve ever been.” .
Vanessa Bauer stepped out with her new boyfriend James Rowe on Friday as she shared a series of loved-up Instagram photos from their trip to Lapland ahead of the new Dancing On Ice series.
Vanessa made the most of her winter break as she enjoyed a trip to Finland with the former professional footballer, 33
She told her fans: “A tension between feeling like I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, but the moment I fly home for Christmas, a different reality sets in.”
‘I believe that the tension between my upbringing, the loss of our families and the beautiful life I now have the privilege of living is not a burden, but in a way it can be seen as a blessing. And I’m certainly grateful for my family and the 25 years I got to know my father.”
She continued, “Perspective created the person I am today, to keep me grounded and driven, to learn life in its many different ways and to stay resilient.”
‘Gratitude is an understatement and I will maintain the discipline to continue increasing my happiness .’
“Anything is possible and love and magic are truly everywhere (love heart emoji).”
In June this year, Vanessa split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together.
The skater had a romance with the businessman last year, but sources claimed earlier this year that they had grown apart.
While Vanessa wanted to focus on her career, she and Dan remained friends, and the pair still continued to follow each other on social media.
James, who also shared some sweet snaps of them on their dream holiday, is a FIFA licensed football coach and football agent
He retired from professional football after a career that saw him play for Reading FC, Cheltenham Town and Aldershot Town.
In addition to the sweet carousel of photos, Vanessa took the opportunity to reflect on her father’s death in 2021, claiming that she has now reached a place in her life where she feels “the happiest I’ve ever been.” .
In June this year, Vanessa split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together
A source said The sun at the time: “Vanessa and Dan are still on good terms and are friends, but their work takes them to different parts of the world and they struggle with the distance.”
“They realized that they are better off as friends for now, but that they still have a lot of love and respect for each other.”
‘Vanessa is busy with her career and is currently focusing on herself and her acting. While Dan is busy traveling all over the world for work, it is difficult to sustain anything long-term.”
MailOnline contacted a representative for Vanessa Bauer for comment at the time.
She and Dan previously made their romance official in September 2023, when they posed for snaps together at the premiere of The Creator.
Dan is the co-founder of the marketing company YRDS, which manages sports stars.