BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro sparks romance rumours after splitting from co-star

Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation that love might be blossoming after a pro dancer posted endearing photos with their celebrity partner from the show. The BBC dance contest has often sparked 'curse' gossip, as numerous participants have fallen for their partners throughout its history.

This season, Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał have been deflecting whispers of a budding romance since the series kicked off. Now, all eyes are on Nadiya Bychkova, who recently uploaded charming pictures of her catch-up with Tom Dean.

Their journey on the show was cut short as they were voted out in week two, but they had a heartwarming reunion before the final, which Nadiya shared with followers.

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"Team Golden Reunion. Look who is back to @bbcstrictly. Please welcome my celebrity partner 3 time Olympic Champion @tomdean00. Great to see you partner, Let's do some dancing now," she captioned the post. In one image, they are seen with arms around each other, leaning close, both beaming at the camera.

Another photo shows Nadiya looking fondly at Tom, who gazes back with a subdued smile. Fans quickly flocked to the comments, playfully suggesting there's more than just friendship, with one fan writing: "Romance is in the air," accompanied by a heart emoji, reports the Mirror.

One fan gushed: "Wish she'd look at me like that." A cheeky admirer remarked: "Enjoy each other's company again. You look good together," followed by a winking face emoji. In June 2022, Nadiya Bychkova disclosed her romance with fellow Strictly star Kai Widdrington.

However, their relationship came to an end this year, with reports suggesting they were avoiding each other off-camera. The couple, who fell for each other on the BBC dance show, began their relationship in 2022 and initially kept it under wraps before making it public.

Although their split was said to be friendly, rumours have since surfaced indicating they are no longer on speaking terms. Recently, Nadiya told the Mirror that she and Kai are "not friends", but assured that their professional performance together would still be top-notch.

Addressing their split, Nadiya stated: "We work together but we are not friends and that's okay. One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I'm a professional."