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Strictly Live Tour, professional dancers Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have been rumoured to be a couple and new photos add more fuel to the flames.READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes honest remark about 'crazy' Strictly experienceSome of the cast of the show headed to the Prithiraj Indian restaurant as the tour stopped off in Sheffield, where Nadiya was reunited with her dance partner on the latest series, Dan Walker. In photos obtained by MailOnline, Nadiya and Kai seemed to be getting very close with Nadiya placing her hand on his neck and another snap taken from behind showed the pair with their arms around one another.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeoverA third photo showed the pair possibly sharing a kiss, although their faces were obscured by a curtain.MORE: Amy Dowden forced to temporarily abandon Strictly tour after latest health battleSEE: Strictly's Tess Daly is a total goddess in slinky swimsuitAs they left the restaurant, they were also snapped sharing the same taxi, alongside It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara, who is serving as the host for the Live Tour.Their intimate moments come after Nadiya took to Instagram on Saturday to dismiss rumours about a possible romance brewing between her and the 26-year-old."Don't believe everything that is reported in the papers, or what you see," she wrote on the social media platform.

STRICTLY Come Dancing's Dan Walker has reunited with Nadiya Bychkova after the tour came to his hometown. The BBC Breakfast host, 44, took the team and his family out for a meal at his favourite Sheffield restaurant, Prithiraj.

STRICTLY star Nadiya Bychkova looks incredible as she poses topless on the beach on a shoot for Playboy. The 32-year-old stripped off for the iconic publication in 2015, two years before she joined the BBC dance competition.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has had fans making a demand as she gave them another look behind-the-scenes.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin was seen cosying up to both Maisie Smith and Tilly Ramsay as the show tour arrived in Sheffield. It comes after the pro dancer, 24, was forced to pull out of the tour last month after catching Covid. But now Nikita is back dancing with his partner Tilly, 20.

Dan Walker has delighted fans as he reunited with his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars.

Dan Walker during a game of golf.  Despite being seen engaging in a passionate kiss only days ago, the couple checked into separate rooms following the tiff, according to passers-by. An onlooker told The Sun: 'It seemed to start over Kai not carrying Nadiya's bags and she got irritable.

Dan Walker was the perfect host for the Strictly Come Dancing cast on Monday as he took them out for dinner at his favourite Indian/Bangladeshi restaurant in Sheffield.MORE: Nadiya Bychkova reveals big family news after telling fans not to believe Kai Widdrington rumoursThe BBC presenter spent the day with his friends as their tour reached his home city, where they will perform on Tuesday and Wednesday.WATCH: Dan Walker and Kai Widdrington bond at the golf courseDuring the day, Dan, who was Nadiya Bychkova's partner on the last series, bonded with pro dancer Kai Widdrington, who is rumoured to be dating the dancer, over golf.READ: Bikini-clad Nadiya Bychkova hits the beach with Strictly co-stars amid romance rumoursRELATED: Nadiya Bychkova breaks silence after she and Kai Widdrington seen kissingThe pair posed for a selfie together on the course and later shared a fun video showing him cheering on Kai as he drained  "a big one on the 9th hole." Dan Walker posed with the Strictly cast after dining at his favourite restaurant"Great afternoon whacking a ball around @hallamshiregc with @kaiwidd," the 44-year-old wrote alongside their selfie.Later on, the duo joined most of the cast, including Janette Manrara, Katya Jones and Nadiya, at Prithiraj Restaurant, for a special night out alongside Dan's family."What a lovely treat to take some of the #Strictly family out for a curry with my family. We had a great night at @prithiraj_restaurant - where we took @nadiyabychkova during the series.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Tilly Ramsay and Maisie Smith looked like they were having a whale of a time as they were pictured after the Strictly tour this weekend.The pals were joined by Tilly’s sister Holly and Tilly’s Strictly partner Nikita Kuzmin as they wrapped up warm for a break from their run of shows. Sisters Tilly, 22, and Holly, 20, giggled as they linked arms with former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, 20, and headed to Menagerie Restaurant and Bar, wrapping up warm in puffer jackets to protect themselves from the cold.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has been hitting the headlines as romance rumours intensify.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova is not staying silent amid reports that she and professional dancer Kai Widdrington are more than friends.MORE: Bikini-clad Nadiya Bychkova hits the beach with Strictly co-stars amid romance rumoursThe pair were pictured kissing last week, but Nadiya has since urged fans not to believe everything they read or see.WATCH: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeover Taking to Instagram, the 32-year-old dancer told her fans over the weekend: "Don't believe everything that is reported in the papers, or what you see." Nadiya has revealed her daughter Mila will join her in the UK very soonShe added: "I love to dance and that's what I'm here to do. The warmth and kindness I feel from the audience every night makes it worth it.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were chuffed on Saturday as the people of Manchester finally gave them something they have been waiting for.

Strictly Come Dancing's Tilly Ramsay and Maisie Smith looked shy as they headed out after two shows in Manchester.

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Maisie Smith braved the cold January weather as she continues on the BBC dance show's live tour. The actress donned a sports bra and oversized cardigan as she made her way from a hotel in Manchester to the venue.

STRICTLY’S Nadiya Bychkova gives a smile and a wave to fans as it emerged she is planning a romantic getaway with Kai Widdrington. Nadiya, 32, split from footballer fella Matija Skarabot, 33, last year.

With a queue snaking what felt like half way around Manchester, it was clear that a pandemic putting a pause on the live shows of Strictly Come Dancing had done nothing to lose it any of it's die-hard fans.

The Sun shared photographs of Strictly dancers Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington sharing a kiss, confirming rumours about a romance between the pair.READ: Strictly body envy! How the professionals get their incredible bodiesThe pair has remained relatively silent on their social media feeds since the snaps were posted, but now Nadiya has shared a post on her Instagram. Ignoring what happened, Nadiya shared a photo from the Strictly Live Tour where she was bent over backwards with professional dancers Johannes Radebe, who is close friends with Kai, and Jake Leigh supported her.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeoverShe made no reference to the photos shared in her caption either, as she simply wrote: "Are you ready Manchester? Let's do this @strictlycomedancinglive," alongside a sparkle and dancing emoji.MORE: Bikini-clad Nadiya Bychkova hits the beach with Strictly co-stars amid romance rumoursWOW: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeover amid new romance rumoursThe star also shared some posts on her Instagram Stories from make-up artist Summer Dyason, which saw the pro dancer posing and laughing in a sparkling singlet.

STRICTLY Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova beamed as she stepped out of Manchester's swanky Lowry Hotel with a huge smile. The beauty, 32, went make-up free and wrapped up in a black jacket as she headed into the city centre, just hours after The Sun exclusively revealed her kiss with fellow pro Kai Widdrington, 28.

Tilly Ramsay was flooded with compliments as she posed with her Strictly Come Dancing partner.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have appeared to confirm their romance as they've been spotted kissing in a hotel bar on Thursday. The Strictly Come Dancing professionals have been at the centre of romance rumours for weeks as they've reported to have grown close in the wake of Nadiya's split from fiancé Matija Škarabot. In pictures obtained by The Sun, the couple could be seen locking lips in what appeared to be the lobby of Newcastle's Malmaison hotel.

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have appeared to confirm their romance rumours as they shared a kiss in a hotel bar. The BBC One dancers, who have reportedly been dating for months, looked very loved-up as they appeared to share a smooch in the bar at the four-star Malmaison Newcastle on Thursday 27 January. Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, looked very cosy as they sat on a sofa in the hotel and packed on the PDA, in pictures obtained by The Sun.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova after the pair were spotted sharing a kiss.SEE: Bikini-clad Nadiya Bychkova hits the beach with Strictly co-stars amid romance rumoursIn photographs obtained by The Sun, the duo were seen kissing each other at a bar in the Malmaison Newcastle, as the Live Tour stopped over in the city. Nadiya looked beautiful in a turquoise overcoat, and had a cap to mask her blonde hair, while Kai wore a green hoodie, with a black beanie and also had a backpack over his shoulders.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeoverThe photos of the kiss come shortly after some of the cast headed to the beach and running towards the freezing cold waters earlier in the week, and the two were seen close together.WOW: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis celebrates momentous achievementREAD: Rose Ayling-Ellis holds 'deep affection' for Giovanni Pernice - expert discusses relationshipThey also come after Kai and Nadiya had denied being a couple, but rumours had been sparked after the pair had been spotted together outside of rehearsal time.Nadiya has recently become single after the Ukrainian-born dancer split from her fiancé, Matija Škarabot as they struggled to maintain their long-distance relationship.In recent weeks, Nadiya stopped wearing her engagement ring and is no longer being followed by Matija on Instagram.

STRICTLY'S Maisie Smith was all smiles as she left a Newcastle hotel with Max George ahead of their next tour show. The former EastEnders star, 20, who is best known for playing Tiffany Butcher in EastEnders, looked in high spirits as she checked out of the Hilton Hotel in the northern city.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington made the headlines this week as the pair have reportedly been "dating for months", with it now being confirmed that they will both be a part of the Strictly Come Dancing's Professionals UK tour. Professional dancers Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, will be joined by co-stars Dianne Buswell, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Cameron Lombard, Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk. Strictly's creative director Gavin Gilkison said of the tour: "We are delighted to announce this incredible line-up of Strictly dancers for this year's official Strictly Professionals tour.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova looked stunning as she showed off her svelte dancer’s figure in a bikini for a spot of wild swimming at Tynemouth beach in Newcastle. Slovenian star Nadiya, 32, was joined by Strictly’s 2021 celebrities Sara Davies, Rhys Stephenson, and Tilly Ramsay, and professional dancers Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin and Kai Widdrington for the trip.

Shirley Ballas has admitted that she is open to getting a facelift because she "doesn't like" the way her chin looks from a side profile.The Strictly Come Dancing judge, who recently broke her silence on Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova romance rumours, revealed she isn't opposed to drastic treatments to reduce the signs of ageing. As well as being "partial to a little Botox", the 61 year old explained she has been considering going under the knife for areas that have not been targeted by everyday products from brands such as Liz Earle and Nivea. "I'm not going to lie, I'm open to a facelift.

The Strictly Come Dancing live arena tour is well underway, with shows in Birmingham, Leeds, and Newcastle having already taken place.The 2022 tour kicked off on Thursday 20 January with an opening show at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, and the cast look to be having a ball as they travel around the UK. Stars of the 2021 series, including winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, have been sharing snaps on social media documenting their time on the tour, giving fans a glimpse into what goes on behind the scenes. Actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted star Max George, who both took part in the show back in 2020, have also joined the 2022 tour.

Rose Ayling-Ellis was backed by her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars as she joined a call for change.