Danny Cipriani’s ex Victoria takes a savage swipe at him after he cosies up to Strictly partner Jowita
DANNY Cipriani’s wife Victoria Rose has unfollowed him on Instagram after pictures showed him looking cosy with his Strictly Come Dancing partner.
In our exclusive pictures last night, the pair looked to be getting along famously just hours after it was revealed they’ll be a pairing on this year’s festive special.
Victoria, who has been married to Danny for three years, has removed him from her life online just days after their relationship broke down.
It is said to have stopped him from entering I’m A Celebrity as a contestant.
But the former England international, 36, was last night revealed as one of the celebrities appearing on the BBC One show’s Christmas special.
His booking is being seen as a trial run for him being a contestant on the main show — possibly as early as next year, The Sun can reveal.
He already appears to have developed a close bond with Jowita.
They were pictured together on Wednesday night after their first four-hour rehearsal session in North London where they had met for the first time.
A TV insider said: “Danny and Jowita look set to become one of the most sensational couples of this year’s festive special.
“BBC bosses must have had some idea it would be a sizzling pairing on the dancefloor, but on a personal level probably didn’t expect them to get so close, so soon.
“They join a long line of stars and pros who’ve found themselves growing closer as a result of long, intimate sessions in the rehearsal studio.”
The pair will be in the studio almost constantly up to the recording of the Christmas special in two weeks’ time.
Danny and healthcare campaigner Victoria married in 2021 but revealed earlier this month that they had split.
He has previously dated a string of celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Katie Price and Kelly Brook.
Jowita, 29, is also thought to be single after splitting from fellow Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice this year.
Danny signing for the Christmas Strictly was a surprise as he had said he would be reluctant to take part.
Several stars, including Matt Goss in 2013, Helen Skelton in 2012 and Simon Webbe in 2011, have danced in the Christmas show before going on to compete in the main series.