Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer go their separate ways after he announces Dubai move
EXCLUSIVE: Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer are going their separate ways as TOWIE star plans to move to Dubai – just a day after the Dancing On Ice pro confirmed the romance and said how ‘happy’ they are
Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer have gone their separate ways a month after finishing second on Dancing On Ice.
The pair, who performed together on the final series of the ITV show, have not seen each other since the grand finale, which took place on Sunday, March 12.
Viewers saw the couple grow closer during the filming of the show earlier this year, where they narrowly missed out on taking the championship crown from Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and his pro partner Olivia Smart.
This week Vanessa, 26, claimed she was ‘very happy’ with Joey, 32, when asked about their romance, but MailOnline can exclusively reveal that the pair are no longer dating and have not spent any time together since it end of series last month.
Their divorce comes as Joey plans an overseas move to Dubai and is looking at properties where he can move and start a new life outside of Essex.
Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer have gone their separate ways a month after finishing second on Dancing On Ice
The pair, who performed together on the final series of the ITV show, have not seen each other since the grand finale, which took place on Sunday, March 12.
Viewers saw the couple grow closer during the filming of the show earlier this year, where they came close to being crowned champions of Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and Olivia Smart.
A source said: ‘Joey absolutely loved his performance with Vanessa in Dancing On Ice – he will cherish those memories forever.
“But for now, he is focusing on job opportunities and starting a new chapter in Dubai.
“He’s definitely single and while Vanessa means a lot to him because of the experience they shared on the show, they’re just friends now.
“Joey has a busy life and career and right now his number one priority is moving, which will be a huge change for him.”
Vanessa was asked about her relationship with the former TOWIE star this week and revealed “me and Joey, we’re doing really well, we’re doing really well at the moment,” adding “I’m very happy.”
But in reality, the two haven’t spoken since the Dancing On Ice finale due to their busy work schedules and for Joey, a change in lifestyle as he embarks on his Dubai property search.
The pair’s chemistry became a talking point on Dancing On Ice, with even hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield commenting on their connection.
Their collaboration saw them reach the final and dance the Boléro, while third-place drag queen The Vivienne was unable to share their performance of the famous routine.
They were beaten to the title by Nile, who had impressed throughout the series, regularly earning top spot on the leaderboard.
A source revealed: ‘Joey absolutely loved his time with Vanessa on Dancing On Ice – he’ll cherish those memories forever, but for now he’s definitely single’
The pair’s chemistry became a talking point on Dancing On Ice, with even hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield commenting on their connection
It was revealed on Thursday that Joey would be leaving Britain after a break-in at his Essex mansion left him feeling ‘unsafe’.
Burglars struck last year and the incident is said to have sparked a search for a move abroad for Joey, who rose to fame 12 years ago with the reality series TOWIE.
In January last year, Joey was ‘shocked’ and ‘appalled’ after robbers ransacked his £3m home while he was out with friends.
The TV star, who also starred in the I’m A Celeb and Channel 4 series The Jump, had previously revealed his whereabouts while filming MTV’s Cribs in 2019.
He showed off his many walk-in closets, bed with his name embellished on the headboard, and swimming pool, as well as his master bedroom with ensuite.