CURTIS Pritchard says he was left “hurt” by his split from Maura Higgins and was shocked by rumours she and Alex Demetriou are now a couple.
The reality TV star, who fell for Maura on Love Island last year, told how they agreed to end their seven- month relationship in a phone call last month.
But Curtis admits he was blindsided by the Irish star’s decision to publicly reveal their break-up — and hasn’t spoken to her since.
The dancer has also tried to ignore reports surrounding Maura’s suspected relationship with Dancing On Ice pro Alex, saying: “It’s not nice to read about.” Speaking out for the first time, Curtis said: “I have no proof that anything more has happened between them.