Georgia May Foote's former lover Sean Ward allegedly smashed a wine bottle over his head and hurled her iPhone so hard that it punctured a hole in a wall on the night of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' final.

Georgia May Foote

Georgia May Foote

The 25-year-old actress and the 'Coronation Street' actor are said to have become embroiled in the heated row over her relationship with her 'Strictly' partner Giovanni Pernice, who she has subsequently started dating.

A source said: "Sean went absolutely mental and Georgia was left terrified and covered in bruises. She was black and blue.

"It was a horrible end to what should have been her biggest triumph."

The dramatic incident only came to an end thanks to the intervention of fellow 'Strictly' contestant Katie Derham - who was also staying at the Village Hotel in Elstree, north London - and her husband John Vincent.

The insider told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "After the final, Georgia and Sean went back to her room.

"He was acting very strangely and started a huge fight. Georgia just wanted to go sleep but he flew into a jealous rage and started smashing everything up.

"He was also really cruel to her, calling her names. She was pleading with him to let her out but he wouldn't. In the end her screams were heard and staff were called.

"After that Georgia wanted nothing more to do with Sean. Katie Derham's husband John even ended up involved. It was a messy affair.

"Georgia was incredibly upset and grateful that her cries had been heard."