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Entertainment June 24, 2026

Strictly Star Calls Time on Decades-Long Marriage to Childhood Sweetheart

Strictly Star Calls Time on Decades-Long Marriage to Childhood Sweetheart

The professional dancer, known for her appearances on So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars, shared a candid update on social media announcing a personal life change. The dancer, also a Strictly Come Dancing pro, concluded her post by asking for privacy as she navigates this new chapter.

She posted a heartfelt message on her social media account, expressing gratitude for the support of her fans. The dancer has regularly shared updates about her personal life, including her love for her husband. However, her recent posts have sparked speculation about a change in her relationship status.

The dancer and her husband, who have been together since high school, celebrated their seven years of marriage in November with a touching message. In the post, she praised her husband, thanking him for being her best friend and forever love. However, her recent birthday celebration posts did not feature her husband, fueling speculation about their relationship status.

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The news of their separation comes a few months before the dancer returns to Strictly Come Dancing for her second series. The professional dancer recently wrapped up the Strictly Pro Live Tour 2026, her first since joining the show in 2025. She is known for winning So You Think You Can Dance in 2022 and becoming the first Ballroom and Latin dancer to be crowned America's favourite dancer.

A still of Alexis Warr's Instagram story Strictly star announces split from childhood sweetheart who she married when she was 18 picture: alexis_warr

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