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Vanessa Bauer went public with her new boyfriend James Rowe on Friday as she shared a series of loved-up Instagram snaps from their trip to Lapland ahead of the new Dancing On Ice series.
The professional figure skater, 28, is gearing up to play another starring role on TV screens next month when the celebrity figure skating competition returns to ITV and she will be paired up with former Love Island star Chris Taylor, 34.
And it looks like Vanessa is making the most of her winter break as she enjoyed a trip to Finland with the former professional footballer, 33.
James, who has also shared some sweet snaps of them on their dream holiday, is a football coach and FIFA-licensed football agent.
He retired from professional football after a career that saw him play for Reading FC, Cheltenham Town and Aldershot Town.
Alongside the sweet carousel of snaps, Vanessa took the opportunity to reflect on her father’s death in 2021, claiming she has now got to a place in her life where she feels ‘the happiest I’ve ever been.’
Vanessa Bauer went public with her new boyfriend James Rowe on Friday as she shared a series of loved-up Instagram snaps from their trip to Lapland ahead of the new Dancing On Ice series.
Vanessa is making the most of her winter break as she enjoyed a trip to Finland with the former professional footballer, 33
She told her fans: ‘A pull between feeling the happiest I’ve ever been but the moment I fly home for Christmas a different reality kicks in.’
‘I believe that the pulls between my upbringing, our families’ loss and the beautiful life I get to live now is not a burden but in a way it can be seen as a blessing. And I certainly am grateful for my family and the 25 years I got to know my dad.’
She continued: ‘Perspective has created the person I am now, to keep me grounded, driven, to know life in its many different ways and remain resilient.’
‘Gratitude is an understatement and I’ll retain the discipline to keep growing my luck ✨.’
‘Anything is possible and love and magic truly is everywhere (love heart emoji).’
In June this year, Vanessa split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together.
The skater had made her romance with the businessman official last year, but sources earlier this year claimed they were drifting apart.
While Vanessa wanted to focus on her career, she and Dan remained friends, and the pair continued to still follow each other on social media.
James, who has also shared some sweet snaps of them on their dream holiday, is a football coach and FIFA-licensed football agent
He retired from professional football after a career that saw him play for Reading FC, Cheltenham Town and Aldershot Town.
Alongside the sweet carousel of snaps, Vanessa took the opportunity to reflect on her father’s death in 2021, claiming she has now got to a place in her life where she feels ‘the happiest I’ve ever been’
In June this year, Vanessa split from her boyfriend Dan Underwood after just nine months together
A source told The Sun at the time: ‘Vanessa and Dan are still on good terms and are friends, but their job takes them to different parts of the world and they have struggled with the distance.’
‘They realised they better off as friends for now, but still have a lot of love and respect for each other.’
‘Vanessa is busy with her career and is focusing on herself and her acting right now. While Dan is busy travelling the world for work, so it’s been difficult to maintain something long-term.’
MailOnline contacted a representative for Vanessa Bauer for comment at the time.
She and Dan had previously made their romance official in September 2023, when they posed for snaps together at the premiere of The Creator.
Dan is the co-founder of the marketing company YRDS, which manages sports stars.