Adam Peaty's brother insists his split has nothing to do with the Strictly curse
25.08.2022 - 07:03
/ msn.com
Adam Peaty is coping with his shock breakup by doing DIY - but it has nothing to do with the so-called curse of Strictly, his brother has insisted. The Olympian is keeping busy renovating his home with the help of his big brother James Peaty, who is also his ‘support network. ’Builder James, 31, told MailOnline today he is aware of the ‘reasons for the split’ - which his thousands of fans would want to know - but was not in a position to share that.
But James from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, was adamant it was not caused by his appearance on the popular BBC dance show, saying: ‘He was in it over a year ago. It has nothing to do with Strictly. ’The sportsman, 27, had apologised for ‘letting down’ his partner of three years Eirianedd Munro, 23 - known as Eiri - and their 23-month-old son George.
The Olympic swimmer and former Strictly contestant, 27, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the sad news, adding that the couple had decided to go 'their separate ways' but that their son George, who is two next month, remained their 'priority'. Announcing the news via social media, Adam wrote: 'Eiri and George, I'm sorry for letting you down. My only interest is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time.
'Brother James told how the split up was ‘amicable’ and there were ‘no hard feelings or nothing else. ’He admitted: ‘I was surprised that it happened but sensed it was coming. ‘But Adam’s doing OK.
It’s his Gladiator mindset. ‘A lot of people will wonder why it’s happened, he has a lot of followers. ‘I’m close to my brother, I’m with him every day, and he confides in me.
I’m his support network. "‘I’m working with him now, helping renovate his home. It’s taken a year so far.