Rachel Stevens Splits from Dancing On Ice Partner Brendyn Hatfield After Three-Year Relationship

Rachel Stevens and Brendyn Hatfield Split After Three Years
(Image: Rachel and Brendyn smiling during a skating performance)

Rachel Stevens, 47, and her Dancing On Ice partner Brendyn Hatfield, 40, have ended their three-year relationship. The pair, who met while competing on the ITV show in 2022, confirmed their romance in late 2023 but recently parted ways due to challenges blending their families.

Just three months ago, Rachel called Brendyn her “soulmate” in a heartfelt Instagram birthday tribute, sharing photos of the couple with the caption: “My love, my soulmate… I love you with all my heart.” However, sources reveal tensions arose as they navigated co-parenting their children—Rachel’s two daughters, Amelie, 14, and Minnie, 11, from her previous marriage, and Brendyn’s young son.

(Image: Rachel and Brendyn holding hands at an event)

A friend told The Sun, “They drifted apart. Rachel took her daughters to Marbella for space, and Brendyn moved into a flat. Their kids remain their priority, but reconciling family dynamics became too difficult.”

From Romance to Reality
The couple’s relationship began professionally during Dancing On Ice 2022, where Brendyn coached Rachel. Despite her early elimination, their bond deepened off-screen. Rachel finalized her divorce from childhood sweetheart Alex Bourne in 2022 after 13 years of marriage, later finding love with Brendyn.

(Image: Rachel with ex-husband Alex Bourne in 2018)

Alex, 48, has since remarried art dealer Lily, 31, and is expecting his first child with her. Rachel previously described her divorce as “jumping off a cliff” but emphasized co-parenting amicably: “Their dad is a great dad… We keep the girls safe and honest about changes.”

Blended Family Struggles
Insiders stress the split was mutual, with “no regrets” but acknowledgment that blending families proved overwhelming. Rachel, a former S Club 7 star, has focused on her children’s well-being, while Brendyn, a professional skater, continues his career.

(Image: Rachel with her daughters at a park)

Fans expressed surprise at the breakup, given Rachel’s recent upbeat social media updates. In a June Q&A, she assured followers her relationship was “really good,” but sources note the pair quietly grew apart in recent months.

Moving Forward
Rachel, known for hits like Sweet Dreams My LA Ex, has prioritized privacy since the split. During a 2023 BBC Radio 4 interview, she reflected on post-divorce growth: “Life changes, and you realize what you need and deserve.”

As both focus on co-parenting, friends say they remain respectful: “There’s still affection, but they’ve accepted this chapter is closed.”

(Image: Rachel performing with S Club 7 in the early 2000s)

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