Maura Higgins was reportedly kept away from Dancing on Ice pro skater's wife to stop a catfight amid his marriage "collapse".
The newly-single Love Island bombshell, who went public with her split from Curtis Pritchard, has been growing close to Dancing On Ice star Alex Demetriou over a period of time.
Rumours have been circulating Alex's wife Carlotta Edwards didn't trust the gorgeous reality star with her husband of 11 years in a backstage jealousy row.
It's claimed the couple of 11 years have been on the brink of announcing the end of their marriage. Now it's emerged Dancing on Ice bosses stage managed Maura and Carlotta to ensure they didn't get into a bust-up, a source claimed.
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