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Emmerdale star denies split from Strictly Come Dancing girlfriend

Hitting back (finally)

Actor Anthony Quinlan and Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell have hit back at claims they’ve broken up, by both posting loved-up pictures together.

Emmerdale star Anthony took to Instagram with a cute photo, writing: “Great to spend the week with this beaut @diannebuswell.”

They definitely haven’t split and THANK GOODNESS (Credit: anthonyquinny Instagram)

He also made the point that they’d spent Valentine’s Day together, adding: “And a much belated thanks to @nbhdrestaurants Leeds for looking after us on Valentine’s Day! #latepost #toobusybeingromantic.”

Strictly dancer Dianne posted a different – but equally cute – selfie with her boyfriend on Monday evening, writing: “He’s amazing that’s all @anthonyquinny” – with three love heart emojis.

Good defiant selfie action, guys (Credit: @diannebuswell Instagram)

Fans were delighted to hear the pair were still together, writing: “So meant to be, a lot needed to happen for you to meet eg other side of the world, hope you’re very happy together xx.”

Another added: “So sweet, genuine gorgeous couple, wishing you all the best xx.”

A third commented: “Aww so adorable, so glad you’re happy.”

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It follows reports that the pair had split after only two months together because of the apparently struggles of a long distance romance.

They were pictured together earlier this month, which made the ‘split’ seem even more surprising (Credit: anthonyquinny Instagram)

The TV stars reportedly started dating in December, after being set up by mutual friend and chief matchmaker, Gemma Atkinson.

Both Gemma, 33, and Anthony, 33, have worked on Hollyoaks and Emmerdale – and Gemma appeared on the last series of Strictly.

Anthony and Dianne were first pictured together – along with actress Gemma – back in October (Credit: anthonyquinny Instagram)

Gemma, Anthony and Dianne were all pictured together at Strictly filming back in October.

In December, The Sun reported that Anthony was “smitten”.

Their sources claimed: “Anthony and Dianne looked very cosy on Saturday night in the studio. He has told pals he is really into her and made the trip down to London to see her.”

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Antony currently stars in Emmerdale (Credit: FlynetPictures.co.uk)

Prior to last night, Anthony and Dianne were last pictured together at the beginning of February, when the dancer posted a photo of them together, writing: “Yeh he will do !!!!! #heisabitcute.”

They were also seen on a date night on 14 January, when Anthony posted a photo after dinner in London with fellow Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse, and several others.

He wrote: “Great night @novikovrestaurant the food n drink was unbelievable! Company wasn’t bad either @diannebuswell.”

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Dianne stars on Strictly (Credit: Instagram @diannebuswell)

And only a couple of weeks before, he wrote a tribute to his girlfriend on Instagram confirming they’d spent New Year’s Eve together.

The actor wrote: “Saw in the new year with this beaut @diannebuswell amongst other friends. A big thanks to @ashleytd as he really looked after us and practically sorted our new year out! Happy New Year everyone, bit late to the party I know but I hope it’s full of everything you wish for! #2018 #happynewyear.”

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor