Wes Nelson slams ex Megan Barton Hanson’s ‘silly’ claims he didn’t love her
He insists he does not 'fancy' Vanessa Bauer
Author: Georgie HollandPublished 11th Feb 2019 Last updated 11th Feb 2019
Wes Nelson has spoken out about his break-up with Love Island co-star Megan Barton Hanson, as well as slamming rumours about a potential romance between him and his Dancing On Ice partner Vanessa Bauer, telling OK! magazine, "Vanessa is not my cup of tea."
It has been a drama-filled couple of weeks for the pair since announcing their split in late January, and after dividing the nation's hearts over their attempt to co-parent their pet hamster Jon Snow, Wes has finally set the record straight on the break-up.
The 20-year-old explained that the split was in fact a "mutual decision", branding it "silly" for Megan to say he didn't fight for her.
Speaking to OK! he said, "I didn’t just say, 'That’s it. I’m done.' Fight for what? We both ended the relationship. If she wanted me to say more or do more that day I didn’t know that."
Wes spoke of how he still loves Megan, but "loving someone doesn’t mean that they are the right person for you."
Powering through, the star has made it through yet another week in Dancing On Ice, taking to Instagram to write, 'Thank you so much for all your support tonight, I can’t tell you how much it means to us! Nothing but love for all of you guys voting week on week! ❤️🕺🏾 @dancingonice @vanessabauer_skates' sic.
Speaking to heatworld, Megan further confirmed the pair's current feelings about one another, saying they are "Still very much in love as friends", and "Whoever ends up with him is very lucky."
Swipe through to see which Love Island couples are still together...
Sophie Gradon and Tom Powell (2016): SPLIT
No amount of graftin' could save Sophie and Tom's relationship.
Wes Nelson slams ex Megan Barton Hanson’s ‘silly’ claims he didn’t love her
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Dom Lever and Jess Shears (2017): STILL TOGETHER
Jess and Dom are so together, in fact, they got 'married' on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day 2017. The, um, actual wedding's scheduled for later this year.
Hannah Elizabeth and Jonathan Clark (2015): SPLIT
Remember when they, like, got engaged on the show? That one didn't quite last...
Katie Salmon and Adam Maxwell (2016): SPLIT
Adam claimed he was '100 percent single' shortly after leaving the villa and, um, that was that. #Kadam; gone but never forgotten.
Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville (2017): STILL TOGETHER
After making the final last year, Gabby and Marcel are still very much a thing and we're here for it.
Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott (2016): SPLIT
Scott and Kady managed a year before splitting in 2017.
Nathan Massey and Cara de da Hoyde (2016): STILL TOGETHER
They've got their little Love Island baby and everything.
Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow (2017): STILL TOGETHER
An absolute success story of Love Island 2017, Jamie and Camilla and Jamie are still the CUTEST of couples.
Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison (2017): SPLIT
Sam seems to be doing alright for himself on Geordie Shore, so we don't think he's too gutted.
Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes (2017): SPLIT
The couple were plagued with cheating rumours throughout their relationship (who can forget that whole Chris Hughes and Katie Price debacle?). Since their ITVBe show Crackin' On ended, Olivia's confirmed she's back with ex-boyfriend Bradley Dack.
Emma-Jane Woodhams and Terry Walsh (2016): SPLIT
The pair dated for eight months in actual real life before calling it a day. AH WELL.
Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton (2016): SPLIT
At least they lasted 18 months. Not bad going...
Jessica Hayes and Max Morley (2015): SPLIT
Still fancy Max in a huge way, not gonna lie.
Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland (2016): STILL TOGETHER
Alex and Olivia are engaged and literally as strong as ever. We like to live vicariously through them, to be honest.
Jordan Ring and Zoe Brown (2015): SPLIT
Absolutely DID NOT work IRL. Neeext.
Luis Morrison and Cally Jane Beech (2015): SPLIT
They had the first ever Love Island baby and are happy as Larry. Ah, always good to end on some good news.
Tyla Carr and Jonny Mitchell (2017): SPLIT
Oh it was never gonna last, was it?
Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies (2017): SPLIT
The Love Island 2017 winners split in December 2017; five months after the finale.
Montana Brown and Alex Beattie (2017): SPLIT
These two split just weeks after returning to the UK. Sad times.
Dom Lever and Jess Shears (2017): STILL TOGETHER
Jess and Dom are so together, in fact, they got 'married' on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day 2017. The, um, actual wedding's scheduled for later this year.
Hannah Elizabeth and Jonathan Clark (2015): SPLIT
Remember when they, like, got engaged on the show? That one didn't quite last...
Katie Salmon and Adam Maxwell (2016): SPLIT
Adam claimed he was '100 percent single' shortly after leaving the villa and, um, that was that. #Kadam; gone but never forgotten.
Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville (2017): STILL TOGETHER
After making the final last year, Gabby and Marcel are still very much a thing and we're here for it.
Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott (2016): SPLIT
Scott and Kady managed a year before splitting in 2017.
Nathan Massey and Cara de da Hoyde (2016): STILL TOGETHER
They've got their little Love Island baby and everything.
Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow (2017): STILL TOGETHER
An absolute success story of Love Island 2017, Jamie and Camilla and Jamie are still the CUTEST of couples.
Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison (2017): SPLIT
Sam seems to be doing alright for himself on Geordie Shore, so we don't think he's too gutted.
Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes (2017): SPLIT
The couple were plagued with cheating rumours throughout their relationship (who can forget that whole Chris Hughes and Katie Price debacle?). Since their ITVBe show Crackin' On ended, Olivia's confirmed she's back with ex-boyfriend Bradley Dack.
Emma-Jane Woodhams and Terry Walsh (2016): SPLIT
The pair dated for eight months in actual real life before calling it a day. AH WELL.
Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton (2016): SPLIT
At least they lasted 18 months. Not bad going...
Jessica Hayes and Max Morley (2015): SPLIT
Still fancy Max in a huge way, not gonna lie.
Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland (2016): STILL TOGETHER
Alex and Olivia are engaged and literally as strong as ever. We like to live vicariously through them, to be honest.
Jordan Ring and Zoe Brown (2015): SPLIT
Absolutely DID NOT work IRL. Neeext.
Luis Morrison and Cally Jane Beech (2015): SPLIT
They had the first ever Love Island baby and are happy as Larry. Ah, always good to end on some good news.
Tyla Carr and Jonny Mitchell (2017): SPLIT
Oh it was never gonna last, was it?
Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies (2017): SPLIT
The Love Island 2017 winners split in December 2017; five months after the finale.
Montana Brown and Alex Beattie (2017): SPLIT
These two split just weeks after returning to the UK. Sad times.
Dom Lever and Jess Shears (2017): STILL TOGETHER
Jess and Dom are so together, in fact, they got 'married' on Good Morning Britain on Valentine's Day 2017. The, um, actual wedding's scheduled for later this year.
Despite a tough few weeks, we wish Wes good luck as Dancing On Ice continues this Sunday, 17th February.
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