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Love Island's Curtis and Maura split as she confirms break up on Instagram

Their romance lasted longer than many others from the show but Love Island couple Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins have split.

The ballroom dancer and Irish model were probably the most surprising pair to emerge from the Love Island villa last year, getting together after Curtis infamously called things off with Amy in VERY uncomfortable scenes.

Since their time on the show, both Curtis and Maura spoke out about how their busy schedules meant they struggled to see as much of each other as they'd have liked, with Curtis, 24, busy filming the new series of The Greatest Dancer and Maura taking part in the latest run of Dancing on Ice.

And it was Maura, 29, who confirmed they'd parted ways with a post on her Instagram story. She wrote: "Curtis and I have made the decision to separate. We enjoyed a great experience from our time in the villa and want to thank everyone for supporting our relationship.

There is no easy way to get through a breakup and no bad feeling on either side.

"We tried to make it work but it wasn't to be and I wish Curtis nothing but the best for the future."

She finished her post with a broken heart emoji."

Curtis & Maura NTAs

Just days ago Maura and Curtis denied they'd split and last month Curtis was in the Dancing on Ice studio to support Maura, as well as the pair presenting backstage and red carpet coverage of this year's National Television Awards.

However, it was reported that after the ceremony they'd had a heated row after he said she only got the red carpet presenting gig because of his fame.

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