Their split was the first instance of what has now become known as the ‘Strictly’ curse, where the pressures of the show lead to a break-up.
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Camilla Dallerup
At the time, Brendan was paired up with Natasha Kaplinsky and while the pair denied any romantic attraction, the fact they both split from their partners, understandably, sparked rumours of romance.
Now, Camilla has lifted the lid on what it was really like at the time, revealing that she still has no idea whether there was a romantic attraction between Brendan and Natasha.
“I’m guessing it was probably a bit of both. It felt as if the fact that we’d just got engaged meant nothing to either of them.
“What was really hurtful was not just that Brendan appeared to have forgotten he was engaged, the entire nation seem to have forgotten he was engaged.”
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Brendan and Natasha both denied romance rumours
Camilla goes on to reveal that one of the toughest moments was when Brendan congratulated his partner by “kissing her on the lips”, while Camilla’s parents looked on from the audience.
‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter Susanna Reid split from her husband Dominic Cotton, though they still live in the same house, shortly after her time on ‘Strictly’.
It’s not all doom and gloom though. After dating her partner Matt DiAngelo, ‘Strictly’ pro Flavia Cacace started a relationship with her new partner Jimi Mistry, and the couple are now happily married.
'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)