'Strictly Come Dancing' Curse Strikes Helen George: Star Announces Split From Husband Oliver Boot, Days Before New Series

The 'Strictly Come Dancing' Curse Strikes Again
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The curse of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has struck again, as new contestant Helen George has split from her husband.

The ‘Call The Midwife’ actress has revealed she has separated from Oliver Boot, just days before the BBC ballroom show returns to screens.

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Helen George has split from Oliver Boot

The pair have been married since December 2012, after meeting on the set of BBC drama ‘Hotel Babylon’.

According to The Mirror, Helen was reportedly asked to be asked if she was single at Tuesday’s (1 September) press launch, and refused to answer.

Helen is one of the 15 stars who will take to the dancefloor when the new series kicks off on Saturday.

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Helen George at the 'Strictly' press launch

Married stars such as Peter Andre, ‘EastEnders’ actress Kellie Bright and broadcaster Jeremy Vine will be hoping they are not the next victims of the ‘Strictly’ curse.

Last year, it struck winner Caroline Flack, as she split with boyfriend Jack Street while on the show.

The previous series saw Susanna Reid end her 15-year relationship with Dominic Cotton, while Rachel Riley also split from her husband Jamie Gilbert, and is now dating her former dance partner Pasha Kovalev.

Check out more contestants who the curse of ‘Strictly’ has struck in our gallery below...

'Strictly' Curse Victims
Rachel Riley(01 of10)
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The 'Countdown' presenter announced her split from her husband just weeks after her stint on the show. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Rachel and her partner Pasha Kovalev are dating, however, she remains insistent that 'Strictly' had nothing to do with her marriage split. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Archive)
Sunetra Sarker(02 of10)
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Sunetra split from her husband of 10 years just before filming for the 2014 series began. (credit:Eamonn M. McCormack via Getty Images)
Susanna Reid(03 of10)
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Susanna's marriage ended in February 2014, weeks after she finished as a runner-up in the competition. Susanna is still living with her ex, Dominic Cotton, and their two children. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Caroline Flack(04 of10)
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Flackers and boyfriend Jack Street have called time on their relationship, according to reports. The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter dated the music manager for 18 months. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
Ben Cohen(05 of10)
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Ben denied rumours that he was romancing his pro partner Kristina Rihanoff, though he later split from his wife Abby days after photos of him and Kristina looking cosy on the tube were posted online. (credit:Steve Thorne via Getty Images)
Matt Di Angelo(06 of10)
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The 'EastEnders' star reportedly first hooked up with Flavia Cacace during their time dancing together on the 2008 series - on which Flavia's boyfriend Vincent Simone was also a dancer.However, they weren't together for long... (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
Jimi Mistry(07 of10)
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Just a year after getting together with Matt, Flavia ended the relationship after finding love with her new dance partner Jimi. The couple married in 2013. (credit:Dave Hogan via Getty Images)
Joe Calzaghe(08 of10)
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Boxer Joe and pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff initally denied romance rumours when they were paired together in 2009, however Joe split from his girlfriend just weeks later. Joe and Kristina later confirmed that they were a couple, before splitting after four years together. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Dani Harmer (09 of10)
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'Tracey Beaker' star Dani split from her boyfriend just days after filming began in 2012. (credit:John Phillips via Getty Images)
Natasha Kaplinsky (10 of10)
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Newsreader Natasha and Brendan were plagued by romance rumours when they were paired up for the first ever series of 'Strictly' in 2004. Despite being insistent that they weer just friends, Natasha and Brendan both split from their partners shortly after winning the series. (credit:MJ Kim via Getty Images)