Did we ever find out the reason Joshuas partner left?

I think a family member passed away ....

Im sure I read his mother or father died. If thats the case, they should be ashamed of themselves for doing a Dawn on him, and wiping all trace of his existence from his show - eg appearing at the final, being in the titles etc. We didnt even get to see him leave the house - Sharon was just suddenly back!!

It's always remained a mystery. All that was said was a family emergency.

I disagree.

I think it was the correct thing to do. You dont want to draw attention to it. It's a private matter.

Plus he said in a blog somewhere - MySpace I think - that he thanks BB for all they did.