Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan HITS BACK at split rumours with Strictly pro Dianne Buswell
EMMERDALE actor Anthony Quinlan, who plays Pete Barton in the ITV soap, took to Instagram yesterday to hit back at rumours he had split with Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell.
Strictly Come Dancing: Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan shut down rumours he's split with the dancer
Dianne Buswell and Debbie McGee prepare for Strictly show
But, the Emmerdale actor has now taken to Instagram to shut down the rumours suggesting their relationship had come to an end.
Sharing a sweet snap with his 89,100 followers last night, the couple were pictured looking cosy as they enjoyed a meal out to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
In the adorable upload, the TV stars could be seen grinning, as Anthony, 33, wrapped his arm around the Australian dancer.
Strictly Come Dancing: Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan shut down rumours he's split with the dancer
Strictly Come Dancing: Ballroom pro Dianne Buswell also shared a selfie of the adorable couple
Posting the capture almost a week after the most romantic day of the year, the actor explained that he had been too busy to upload it any earlier.
Quashing split rumours, Anthony wrote: “Great to spend the week with this beaut @diannebuswell and a much belated thanks to @nbhdrestaurants Leeds for looking after us on Valentine’s Day! #latepost #tobusybeingromantic.”
The 28-year-old, who joined Strictly Come Dancing last year after a two-year stint on Dancing With The Stars Australia, is thought to have met the Emmerdale hunk through mutual pal Gemma Atkinson.
The duo were first rumoured to be romantically linked back in December last year, and appeared to publicly confirm their relationship just days later.
Strictly Come Dancing: Emmerdale hunk Anthony Quinlan was first linked with Dianne Buswell last year
Reverend Richard Coles practises for Strictly in 2017
Strictly Come Dancing: Dianne Buswell joined the BBC show last year
Followers were clearly delighted to see the couple looking as smitten as ever, and soon shared their reaction online.
One fan wrote: “Fab photo of you both, much love to you.”(sic)
While another penned: “So glad you've not split up after all. You look so good together.”
A third supporter gushed: “Looking good buddy, and what a beautiful young lady you have there on your arm.”
Emmerdale: Anthony Quinlan plays Pete Barton on the ITV soap
The Sun reported that the pair had split last week, after a source told the publication: “They were loved up for weeks but things fizzed out once they both went back to work after Christmas.”
The insider continued: “Anthony returned to filming and is based in Manchester while Dianne also has a busy schedule and lives in London, they started seeing a lot less of each other.
“They’re still close friends and didn’t end on bad terms but they struggled to see their relationship working, especially when Dianne goes back home to Australia.”
Express.co.uk contacted a representative for Dianne Buswell and Anthony Quinlan asking for comment at the time.