Strictly Come Dancing stars Giovanni Pernice and Jowita Przystal have reportedly called it quits on their relationship just a matter of months from sparking up romance together on the BBC show.
The two professional dancers grew a close bond during last year's series of the reality show but have now called time on their blossoming romance due to "hectic work schedules."
Earlier this year in January it was revealed Giovanni and Jowita had been 'secretly dating' for several weeks following the final of the dancing competition, which saw Jowita lift the Glitterball trophy with cameraman Hamza Yassin.
And the pair were snapped at the time appearing to be all smiles with fans noting they looked comfortable around each other, but it seems the hopeful relationship has already come to an end.
"Giovanni and Jowita enjoyed a number of dates after the last series of Strictly and they got on really well," a source close to the former couple has claimed according to reports in The Mirror.
"But as time has passed they have found it increasingly difficult to build on their relationship because of their hectic work schedules."
Speaking to The Sun, the insider added how Giovanni is on tour for the next five months and the two Strictly professionals have struggled to fit each other into their busy schedules.
Jowita is currently on tour with Hamza and the rest of the Strictly stars, while Giovanni is keeping busy taking his own one-man show, Made in Italy, across the country.
The source further claimed Giovanni and Jowita will remain good pals despite their romance not panning out - adding how "it's just shame" things couldn't be different.
Giovanni and Jowita had their romance confirmed earlier this year when they were papped for the first time leaving the Italian's home in Notting Hill after seemingly spending the night together
The former couple first sparked rumours they were more than friends when Strictly crew members reportedly caught the two dancers kissing backstage on the BBC show.
Both kept quiet about their romance and managed to keep things under wraps for a while, before being snapped attending a mutual friend's birthday together over the festive period.
Giovanni has previously dated former Love Island star Maura Higgins, Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.
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