She’s been hit by claims that she’s in a ‘love triangle’ with her newly-single skate partner Joe-Warren Plant and her personal trainer ex Rory McCall.
And Dancing On Ice’s Vanessa Bauer looked a little pensive as she left training with the Emmerdale actor, 18, in Blackpool on Wednesday.
The professional skater, 24, opted for black leggings and a warm winter coat as the duo left their first session on the ice in three weeks and got into his car.
Long day? Vanessa Bauer looked a little pensive as she left Dancing On Ice training with her skating partner Joe-Warren Plant, 18, in Blackpool on Wednesday
Vanessa held onto her phone and sported an unimpressed expression as she and Joe-Warren made their exit, walking with a sizeable gap between them.
She opted for a casual ensemble of leggings and a warm winter jacket, letting her brunette locks cascade around her face.
Joe-Warren also kept things comfortable, however made sure to catch the eye in a bright blue tracksuit with a white ‘M’ pattern all over it.
Claims: It comes a day after the pro skater was hit by claims she’s in a ‘love triangle’ with newly-single Joe-Warren and her personal trainer ex Rory McCall (pictured together in 2019)
The skating duo also shared a glimpse of their rehearsal to Instagram Stories, with Joe-Warren revealing it was their first day back after the Christmas break.
They both appeared to be in good spirits as they got back to the hard work ahead of the live shows starting in just over a week, on January 17.
Although looking cheery in the short clip, the pair did not seem so upbeat as they left the rink.
It comes after Vanessa was hit by claims that she’s in a ‘love triangle’ with her newly-single skate partner Joe-Warren Plant and her personal trainer ex Rory McCall.
Tension? The skating partners looked in different directions as they left the ice rink
First day back: Vanessa and Joe-Warren returned to the ice on Wednesday after a three-week Christmas break
The star was at the centre of romance speculation after Joe-Warren, 18, split from his ex-girlfriend weeks after they began training together.
A source revealed to the Sun that Vanessa has since been linked to her former flame Rory and is believed to have spent the Christmas break with him in London.
The insider claimed: ‘Obviously it’s only a few weeks ago that Joe-Warren was splitting up from his girlfriend and everyone was talking about his closeness to Vanessa — and now she’s quietly meeting a new guy.
‘Joe has been staying at his mum’s place in Blackpool after moving out but of course he still has training commitments because the show will be starting very soon.
Tough session? Vanessa opted for a casual ensemble of leggings and a warm winter jacket while Joe-Warren played with his hair
Off they go: At one point Vanessa appeared to ask her pro skater a question
Checking in: She looked down at her phone during the short walk
Bold: Joe-Warren certainly caught the eye in his bright blue and white tracksuit
Hard at work: The skating duo also shared a glimpse of their rehearsal to Instagram Stories, with Joe-Warren revealing it was their first day back after the Christmas break
Done for the day: There’s not much rehearsal time left before DOI returns on January 17
What is it? Vanessa seemed interested in something over her shoulder as they headed home
‘Vanessa and Joe are playing down suggestions of romance, but his girlfriend was clearly uncomfortable with their relationship and now she’s already dating someone else in secret. It all just seems very awkward.’
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Joe recently moved out of the home he shared with ex-girlfriend of three years Nicole Hadlow, 24, and returned to his mother’s house in Blackpool.
Insiders alleged lash technician Nicole was not impressed with the time Joe was spending training and deleted snaps of the pair from Instagram.
A source said at the time: ‘Nicole felt sidelined and he’s done little to put her mind at ease.’
Claims: Vanessa was at the centre of romance speculation after Joe-Warren, 18, split from his ex-girlfriend weeks after they began training together
Home time: Joe-Warren and Vanessa both got into his car after rehearsals
Chatting away: They appeared to start up a conversation as Joe-Warren drove
Eye-catching: Joe-Warren stood out in his tracksuit which he paired with white trainers
Loaded down: They both toted black bags after a hard days work on the rink
Vanessa and Rory first went Instagram official in 2019 months after her split from ex-boyfriend Louis Nathaniel. However it appears their romance was short-lived and thinks soon fizzled out.
It seems judging by reports the former couple have rekindled their spark.
Vanessa has previously been linked to two high-profile celebrity splits after dancing with the male counterparts on the ITV show.
Something happen? Although looking cheery in a short clip shared to Instagram, the pair did not seem so happy as they left the rink and instead walked with a distance between them
Moving on? Joe-Warren recently moved out of the home he shared with his ex-girlfriend and back in with his mum in Blackpool
Rumour mill: The professional skater, 24, was at the centre of romance speculation after Joe-Warren (pictured), 18, split from his ex-girlfriend weeks after they began training together
It’s over: Joe previously dated ex-girlfriend Nicole Hadlow, 24, for three years
In January 2019, Vanessa sparked controversy with her dance partner Wes Nelson, whose then-girlfriend Megan Barton Hanson publicly slammed the ice skater for her behaviour with the Love Island hunk.
Rumours of a fling later emerged and Megan and Wes split.
Vanessa remained defiant, as she hit back at the claims, posting on Instagram at the time that rumours of a fling with Wes are ‘lies’.
She also denied any involvement in her former skate partner Jake Quickenden’s split from his ex Danielle Fogarty, who is now expecting a baby with Ross Worswick.
More than friends? In January 2019, Vanessa sparked controversy with her dance partner Wes Nelson, whose then-girlfriend Megan Barton Hanson publicly slammed the ice skater for her behaviour with the Love Island hunk