Maura Higgins’ ex Giovanni slams claims he was on dating apps

Love Island star Maura Higgins is fresh from a four-month relationship with Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice, 31. Yet while the Irish reality star and presenter and Italian dancer may no longer be together, it seems someone is spoiling Maura.The 30-year-old has retreated to Ireland following the breakup, where she is spending time with her family to help her get over it.

Former Love IslanderMaura Higgins is planning a sunshine break to help heal her heartache following her split from Strictly star Giovanni Pernice. A source has told new that Maura, 30, has decided that rather than sit at home moping, she’s jetting off in a bid to move on.This comes after Giovanni revealed he'd be going to visit his family once Strictly is finished.

We’ve always known that Maura Higgins is a Pretty Woman, but she confirmed that as she slipped into the character of Vivian Ward, as played by Julia Roberts in the hit film.

Maura Higgins is believed to be hoping there may be a way back for her and her ex-boyfriend Giovanni Perniceafter the pair “naturally” broke up, sources exclusively told OK! After a few months of dating, Maura, 30, and Giovanni, 31, decided to go their separate ways, and the duo has since deleted all pictures of each other on their social media pages.

Maura Higgins for the first time as he spoke out to set the record straight amid reports about their break-up. The Strictly professional dancer went public with Maura back in July but rumours they had split surfaced last week after eagle-eyed fans noticed they had deleted every trace of their relationship from their Instagram profiles.

Things may be all over for Maura Higgins and Giovanni Pernice on a romantic front, but the drama is far from done.

Maura Higgins for the first time as he spoke out to set the record straight amid reports about their break-up.The Strictly professional dancer went public with Maura back in July but rumours they had split surfaced last week after eagle-eyed fans noticed they had deleted every trace of their relationship from their Instagram profiles.According to reports, Maura was left “heartbroken” a few weeks ago when Giovanni “dumped” her in a shock decision she didn’t see coming.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has broken his silence on his split from Love Island's Maura Higgins and denied that there was any "wrongdoing."

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice issued a statement on Monday night following his split from Maura Higgins.MORE: Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice's dating historyThe 31-year-old took to Instagram Stories to say "there was absolutely no wrongdoing," after he separated from the Love Island star after four months."Hey guys – I hope everybody had a great Monday.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 31, has broken his silence on his and Love Island star Maura Higgins' break-up. Following reports the pair had called it quits and fans being convinced Giovanni's dance Saturday night was a nod to his break-up, the duo proceeded to delete all pictures of each other on their respective social media pages and Maura was focusing her energies on moving house and a fresh start.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice left fans convinced his latest dace with Rose Ayling-Ellis was a secret not to his recent split from Maura Higgins. Dancer Giovanni, 31, and EastEnders star Rose, 26, performed a Vinnese Waltz to Alicia Keys' hit song Fallin' on Saturday 23 October's show.The performance began with the pair miming an argument using sign language before they intertwine in a passionate dance.