Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova was all smiles as she was pictured for the first time since 'getting close' to fellow professional dancer Kai Widdrington after her recent split from her fiancé.
The blonde bombshell oozed glamour as she strutted her stuff in an edgy ensemble as she left the Dakota hotel in Leeds.
Nadiya, 32, beamed in the snaps as she confidently rocked some skintight black jeans and a pair of on-trend sock-boots.
She topped off the outfit with a cropped leather jacket and some oversized sunglasses as her blonde locks cascaded down her shoulders.
The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared to have ditched her engagement ring after her shock split from her footballer fiancé as she strutted from the Leeds hotel.
Earlier this month, Nadiya split from fiancé Matija Skarabot, who is father to her five-year-old daughter.
The Slovenian footballer and the professional dancer have been trying to 'deal with the pressures of a long-distance relationship', but according to The Sun, the pair called time on their relationship 'several months ago'.
Following their split, it has now been reported that Nadiya has gotten close to fellow Strictly star Kai.
Her latest appearance comes after it was reported that she and fellow Kai checked in together at the hotel ahead of their latest stop on the Strictly tour.
An insider recently told The Sun that the pair were 'low-key' dating, but now they’re 'very much together'.
“Kai was outside the hotel for about 15 minutes and waited until everyone else in the touring party had checked in - but Nadiya came along a short while later," the source revealed.
“She handed him her bags, and together they went and checked into a room. It’s clear they’re a proper item,” they added.
Another source claimed that Kai helped Nadiya to smile again following her break-up.
"Nadiya and Kai have incredible chemistry, and a very strong friendship," the insider said.
"Right from week one they connected, and are always laughing and messing about. He has cheered her up and made her smile again. They’re great mates, and lots of people backstage think they’d make a really cute couple when the time is right."
It comes as Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas hinted at secret romances on the show's live tour - amid rumours Kai and Nadiya are dating.
Asked on ITV's Lorraine about the rumours, she remained coy as she said: "Romancing and dancing - I don't really know what's going on to be honest. It's not my place to say who's what where and when so ... There's always rumours!"
Lorraine then replied: "You know what if it adds more sparkle to the dancing and passion, then we're all for it."
Following Shirley's coy comment on Lorraine, viewers flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts on the rumoured romance.
"Kai and Nadiya would make a great couple in my opinion! The sheer romance of it all," one approving viewer shared.
"They're cute. Leave them be," another echoed.
Meanwhile, a third gushed: "I love them both so much!! They're the perfect pair."
The Mirror has reached out to Nadiya's representatives for comment on this story.
