2012's Shocking Splits: Russell & Danielle

Russell Crowe and wife of nine years Danielle Spencer split this year amid rumors that Spencer was unfaithful.

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All parties involved deny these rumors, including the mystery man in question, Damian Whitewood, who danced with Danielle on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars.

"Friends, we're really great friends," Whitewood told ET's Christina McLarty about their relationship. "She was a wonderful woman and really committed to throwing herself into dancing -- it was all about her."

Watch the video to hear Henry Meller, the U.S. reporter for Australia's Women's Day magazine, dish details about the breakup.