CURTIS Pritchard's friends have accused ex Maura Higgins of launching a "smear campaign" against him after going public with Amber Pierson.
The 24-year-old professional dancer was spotted getting cosy with new flame Amber during a recent outing - leaving Maura furious.
The former Love Island stunner, 29, is said to be hurt after Curtis was spotted being intimate with the girl he was rumoured to have cheated on her with.
Following the news, Maura tweeted: "The truth always comes out in the end." Now, Curtis' pals insist the cheating claims are a "smear campaign" following rumours of Maura's relationship with Dancing On Ice co-star Alexander Demetriou.
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