Jess Wright and Giovanni Pernice 'split' as he 'struggles to cope with her popularity'

The former TOWIE star is said to be devastated
All over: Jess Wright and Giovanni Pernice
Instagram / Jessica Wright
Emma Powell26 April 2018
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Jess Wright and Giovanni Pernice have reportedly split after he struggled to cope with her popularity.

The celebrity couple started dating last year before going public with the relationship in March.

But Wright is said to be devastated after the Strictly Come Dancing pro recently called time on their relationship.

“He was really into Jess and did want to make a go of it, but he struggled with the attention she gets and her popularity,” a source told The Sun.

Split: Giovanni Pernice and Jess Wright at the TRIC Awards in March
PA

“They’ve tried to keep things amicable and told people they have both agreed to go their separate ways, but he was the one who first suggested things were going to end.

“She has been really upset by this. It’s a real shame but hopefully things will stay civil.”

Deleted: Giovanni Pernice has deleted all trace of Jess Wright from his Instagram account
Instagram / Giovanni Pernice

Pernice has deleted all trace of Wright from his Instagram account, but the former TOWIE star still has pictures of the pair on hers including a loved up throwback to New Year’s Eve.

The couple were reportedly introduced through Wright’s brother Mark last year, who starred alongside Pernice on Strictly in 2014.

They started sharing a series of selfies online before making their first public appearance together at the TRIC Awards in March.

Pernice previously dated former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote.

Standard Online has contacted representatives for Wright and Pernice for comment.

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