Dancing on Ice star Vanessa Bauer breaks silence on romance with Joey Essex

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DANCING On Ice star Vanessa Bauer has broken her silence on her romance with Joey Essex. Former Towie star Joey, 32, has been paired with Vanessa, 26, for the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice - but recent Instagram posts and outings have sparked rumours their relationship could be more than professional.

However, Vanessa has set the record straight and said their relationship is purely professional. When asked if there was any truth behind the romance whispers, Vanessa exclusively told The Sun: "We are just skating partners." When asked if she could see a romance blossoming in the future, Vanessa confirmed: "No, no, we are just skating partners." Looking sensational in a black velvet mini dress at the opening night of Elf the Musical, Vanessa opened up her and Joey's gruelling training sessions.

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