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EastEnders star Rose Ayling-Ellis has jetted off to the Maldives with some of her closest friends amid reports that she has split from her boyfriend of seven years. The former Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has reportedly separated from boyfriend Sam Arnold after it was previously claimed that the pair had “drifted apart ” since her time on the show. However, the actress appears to have put the sad news behind her by heading to the sunny island for a very lavish getaway with her pals.

Rose Ayling-Ellis rocked a flattering black bikini as she soaked up the sun during her Maldives getaway.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates Giovanni Pernice's latest milestone after recent heartacheTaking to Instagram, the EastEnders actress shared a carousel of snaps from her lavish holiday. In one photo, the 27-year-old looked simply stunning as she relaxed on the shoreline wearing a chic black bikini.WATCH: Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aidsRose moreover shared a mesmerising photograph of herself wading through the ocean at dusk.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis has separated from her partner of seven years, Sam Arnold. Having competed on the 2013 series with partner James Jordan, Vanessa says she understands how the environment tests relationships. Remarking that the curse has "a kind of grim, rather sinister inevitability about it", she said: "Picture the scene: One ­minute you’re lying in bed next to your boring old partner in your winceyette pyjamas, the next you’re spray-tanned, sprinkled with sequins and pressing against a gorgeous professional dancer with the body of an athlete.

Rose Ayling-Ellis posted a cryptic message on social media ahead of jetting off to Italy to meet Giovanni Pernice and his family in Italy.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates Giovanni Pernice's latest milestone after recent heartacheThe EastEnders actress, 27, who has recently split with her long-term boyfriend Sam Arnold, was captured in a photo shared by the MailOnline, posing beside her former partner, his sister Angela and Strictly professional and judge Anton Du Beke at Angela's dance studio in Sicily, Italy.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceAccording to the publication, Giovanni was reportedly filming a new BBC1 travel show with Anton, 56, when Rose turned up to surprise the pair.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlySEE:  Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedThe fun snap came just as Rose shared a cryptic message alongside a selection of photos from a fun night with her friends with cocktails in hand.A post shared by Rose Ayling-Ellis (@rose.a.e)Rose reunited with friendsCaptioning the post, she wrote: "Finally reunited. Forever grateful for good friends and good times."One of Rose's friends, featured in the snaps, reunited with the Strictly Come Dancing winner after being away in Australia for three years.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has put her recent heartache to one side to wish her Strictly Come Dancing dance partner, Giovanni Pernice, a happy birthday.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlyThe professional dancer, who turned 32 on Monday, received a heartwarming message from the EastEnders star, with whom he lifted the glitterball trophy last year.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni PerniceSharing a funny behind-the-scenes video of the pair dancing to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now, Rose wrote on Instagram Stories: "Happy birthday to you @giovannipernice. (One of my favourite videos of us! [laughing face emoji]… I wanna make a supersonic man outta you."READ: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedSEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils stunning look as Giovanni Pernice prepares to meet new Strictly partnerGiovanni took to his own page to share a photo of himself, and said: "'Today is the oldest you have been, and the youngest you will ever be.' Happy bday to me ! (only 32)." In response, Rose stated: "Lovely photo! Happy Birthday Gio!"Last week it was revealed that Rose and her partner of almost a decade, Sam Arnold, had called time on their relationship.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has been at the centre of rumours that she and boyfriend Sam Arnold have been going through a rocky time in their relationship. The Strictly Come Dancing winner, 27, has reportedly been hit with the show’s “curse” following her win on the BBC show last year. The EastEnders actress became the first ever deaf contestant to win the Glitterball trophy last year alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice and in recent times it’s been said that the star has split from her boyfriend.

Rose Ayling Ellis has jetted off on holiday amid reports that her and her boyfriend of seven years, Sam Arnold, have "grown apart".MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis confirms exciting new role after EastEnders exitTaking to Instagram, the 27-year-old actress shared a hilarious video as she turned down her cochlear implant whilst sitting on an aeroplane ahead of her flight. In the clip, the star looks ultra-styling rocking a white denim jacket and gold hoop earrings.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares hilarious video ahead of exciting holidayCaptioning the video she wrote: "Baby crying on the plane…#deafgain." The exciting trip away came after reports in The Sun that she and her boyfriend of seven years Sam Arnold, have drifted apart due to Rose's busy work schedule.READ: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis reveals transformation for very special reasonSEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis shares rare family photo for heartwarming reasonRose has kept her relationship with Sam out of the spotlight but, from time to time, has shared little updates with him for fans on social media.

Rose Ayling-Ellis' pals are reportedly concerned that she and boyfriend Sam Arnold have been hit by the Strictly Come Dancing curse following her win on the show.The 27 year old became the first ever deaf contestant to win the Glitterball trophy last year alongside professional dancer Giovanni Pernice – who fans were convinced was in love with her. Following her victory, the star has been inundated with opportunities as she went on tour with Strictly, signed a CBeebies Bedtime Story for Deaf Awareness Week and unveiled the first Barbie doll with hearing aids.

Rose Ayling-Ellis’ boyfriend could be seen cheering her on in the audience at tonight's Strictly Come Dancing final.

Rose Ayling-Ellis’ boyfriend Sam Arnold was spotted in the Strictly Come Dancing audience where could be seen cheering her on. It’s thought that this may have been the first time he’s been shown watching Rose from the audience on the hit BBC show.