Sam Quek isn't the only celebrity involved in her relationship. The Olympic medallist is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing , meaning she is spending time away from her husband and two children. But away from the bright lights and sparkling outfits, Sam's life is extremely different to her current lifestyle.
The Wirral-based star remains quite private about her relationships but has opened up on several occasions. As she and her partner Nikita Kuzmin prepare to dazzle fans during the live show, we take a look at her relationship and how she had a chance encounter with her husband in their teens. Sam met her husband Tom Mairs at a bar in Liverpool eight years ago.
But before their encounter on a night out, Tom was a student at Calday Grange Grammar School on the Wirral. The grammar school for boys allows girls to study at their sixth form, which is where Sam studied for her A-Levels. However, the pair didn't meet as they were in two different year groups.
Sam and Thom tied the knot at Chester Racecourse on August 26, 2018, in front of their nearest and dearest, 14 months after he asked Sam to marry him. Since then, she has gone on to give fans a glimpse into her life with Tom and has shared a string of snaps over the years. One stunning snap saw Sam and Tom posing alongside their two children Molly, three, and son Isaac, two while on a luxury family holiday.
Tom was often seen cheering on Sam during the Rio Summer Olympics in 2016 and was also in Australia , ready to.