Strictly Come Dancing was once again in the spotlight on Thursday following reports that a married male star who competed on the show in recent years was videoed kissing his professional partner.
Around the same time, former Strictly star HRVY, who reached the final in the 2020 series, announced his split from his famous girlfriend, former Emmerdale actress Mimi Slinger. The singer confirmed the quiet breakup on his TikTok page, sharing an image of himself deep in thought. The short clip was captioned: “I’m now single. I blame that Vogue article.”
The Vogue article HRVY, 26, referenced was published on 25 October with the title: “Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” The piece explored a recent trend of women ‘soft-launching’ their relationships. Announcements often feature only the back of hands or heads, or even blurred photos.
Author Chante Joseph wrote: “So, what gives? Are people embarrassed of their boyfriends now? Or is something more complicated going on? To me, it feels like the result of women wanting to straddle two worlds: one where they can receive the social benefits of having a partner, but also not appear so boyfriend-obsessed that they come across quite culturally loser-ish.”
**HRVY and Mimi’s Relationship**
HRVY and Mimi were first linked in 2021 after meeting at the National Television Awards. They confirmed their relationship the following year when HRVY posted on social media celebrating Mimi’s 19th birthday. The couple, believed to have been introduced by Romeo Beckham, were seen enjoying a lavish getaway around the same time.
Speaking to The Sun in 2022, HRVY said their relationship was a great fit, especially due to their shared careers in showbusiness. “It’s all balanced nicely, actually,” he told the publication. “She’s in Ireland right now shooting a pilot for something, which is really cool. We get to see each other all the time. It’s a nice balance and because we’re both in the industry we both understand, so it’s easy.”
HRVY also shared that the pair enjoyed singing together, though he doubted they would release music collaboratively. “She sings as well,” he said. “We sing at home, but I don’t think we’d ever release anything together. She loves to sing so we definitely do annoy everyone in the house.”
**About HRVY**
Harvey Leigh Cantwell, known professionally as HRVY, is a singer who first rose to fame as a presenter on CBBC’s *Friday Download*. He later pursued a music career and impressed fans on the show *Got What It Takes?*. In 2020, HRVY competed on *Strictly Come Dancing* in a slimmed-down line-up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Partnered with Janette Manrara, he made it to the final but ultimately lost to Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse.
**About Mimi Slinger**
Mimi Slinger, 22, is an actress who made her professional debut in the 2017 film *Heidi: Queen of the Mountain*. Her most prominent role was as Leanna Cavanagh in the ITV soap opera *Emmerdale*. The character was introduced in 2018 and was brutally killed off in 2021, becoming the first victim of the show’s serial killer, Meena Jutla (played by Paige Sandhu).
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