Danny Cipriani’s wife Victoria is reportedly devastated after seeing pictures of him getting close to Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal.
Victoria was said to be stunned by the photos and her friends told The Sun: “It was like she had been stabbed in the heart.”
The couple looked cozy as they left their first training session for the Strictly Christmas special on Wednesday.
The former rugby player, 36, has thrown himself into rehearsals just days after announcing his split from wife Victoria.
Jowita, 29, is now believed to be single after splitting from Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice, 33, earlier this year.
Dismayed: Danny Cipriani’s wife Victoria is reportedly devastated after seeing pictures of him approaching Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal (right).
Devastating: Victoria (pictured) was said to be stunned by the photos, with her pals telling The Sun: ‘It was like a knife had been plunged into her heart.’
A source told The Sun: “Victoria was disappointed when she saw the pictures of Danny and Jowita.”
“It’s only been nine days since Danny announced on Instagram that they had split up – which Victoria had no idea about.”
“That was stressful enough for her.”
“But to see her husband being so close to another woman is absolutely heartbreaking for her.”
Web has contacted representatives from Danny, Jowita and the BBC for comment.
Sources claimed the pair could make a “hot couple” for the Strictly Christmas special and would spend many hours together during the two-week rehearsals before their performance.
In the picture, the two said a warm goodbye with a warm hug before jumping into their waiting cars.
Danny’s participation in the Christmas special, which airs on Christmas Day, is reportedly an attempt to see how well he could do if he wanted to take part in the series next year.
Close? The couple looked cozy as they left their first training session for the Strictly Christmas special on Wednesday
A source told The Sun: “BBC bosses probably had some idea that it would be a hot couple on the dance floor, but on a personal level they probably didn’t expect them to become so close so quickly would.”
“You join a long line of stars and professionals who have become closer to each other through long, intimate sessions in the rehearsal room.”
Danny is one of six stars taking part in this year’s Strictly Christmas special, alongside Keisha Buchanan, Tillie Amartey, Sally Nugent, Dan Snow and Jamie Borthwick.
He said: “I’ve always loved the concept of Strictly Come Dancing, I never thought I’d ever do it.”
“After coming to terms with my own ideas and beliefs, I’m really looking forward to expressing myself through dance without restrictions.”
“It will bring joy to any living room and being there on Christmas Day will be special.”
Last week, Web exclusively revealed that Danny and his wife Victoria ended their relationship two weeks ago after a series of “difficult” arguments over text messages on his phone.
At the time, Danny released a statement to announce the news, telling his Instagram followers that he wished his ex “only the best.”
Everywhere: Last week, Web exclusively revealed that Danny and his wife Victoria ended their marriage two weeks ago after a series of “difficult” arguments
Single: Jowita, meanwhile, is believed to be single after splitting from Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice earlier this year (pictured together on the show last year).
Victoria has since announced in a now-deleted post that, shockingly, she was made aware of the situation at the same time as the public.
The media personality spoke about the difficult time and apologized for her “emotionally charged reaction.”
She wrote: “Danny publicly announced our separation without prior notice or discussion with me.” At the same time as the public was made aware of the situation, it caused me great pain.
“I apologize if my reactions and responses seemed reactive or emotionally charged.”
“The truth is, I’m still going through a difficult time and it’s challenging for me to see Danny speaking publicly about our breakup while I haven’t yet found the strength to process it, adjust or heal.”
Victoria concluded: “I really don’t want to get caught up in the fanfare. ‘I’m sorry for the pain I’ve caused.’
It came after she reportedly had a heated argument with model Isa Yasmijn after she saw her husband chatting to Isa at an event.
Victoria is said to have confronted fitness trainer Isa at the event, before later finding the messages shared with Isa and other women.
Exercise: The couple shared their first photo together ahead of the festive special, which is just weeks away
It is claimed Victoria and Isa almost came to blows at an event hosted by rugby player Danny and self-help guru Garrett Kramer at the Four Seasons in London’s Mayfair on November 4.
A source told The Sun: “There was something different about him. “Normally Danny only has one eye for Vic, but he wasn’t giving her half the attention he normally would.”
They added: “It was like he didn’t really want her there.” When they got to the lecture, Danny played the crowd.
“Vic noticed he was looking at and talking to other women, including Isa, and alarm bells went off.”
The couple, who married in April 2021, will hire a divorce lawyer after splitting two weeks ago.
A source close to the couple revealed that everything was fine in the marriage until the summer.
But the source added: “Victoria has been increasingly unhappy over the last few months. Things got tense and then she saw some text messages on his phone which led to a heated argument between them and now they have broken up.”
Update: Victoria revealed in a now-deleted post that, shockingly, she was made aware of the situation at the same time as the public
Oops: In a blunder, Danny claimed that they were splitting up after four years of marriage – even though their wedding anniversary was already two years ago
Furious: Victoria is said to have confronted fitness trainer Isa (pictured) at the event, before later finding the messages shared with Isa and other women
The former England rugby star has moved out of his home in Kent and is living at a different address, although he was seen visiting there last week, the source added.
“They are both devastated by the breakdown of their marriage,” the source said.
Danny released a statement following the split, telling his 221,000 Instagram followers that he wished his ex “only the best.”
But in a blunder, he claimed they were splitting up after four years of marriage – even though their wedding anniversary was two years ago.