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Lucy Domachowski

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington finally go public with their relationship

Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have finally confirmed their long-rumoured relationship after months of speculation.

The pair were spotted holding hands while strolling through Belfast airport on Sunday.

The professional dancers had caught a flight from Luton airport to the Northern Ireland capital to watch their co-star Giovanni Pernice perform live later that evening.

Kai, 26, and Nadiya, 32, donned their sunglasses as they walked through the terminal, making no effort to hide their romance.

An onlooker told the MailOnline that they "looked like any normal couple breezing through arrivals holding hands".

"They were wearing sunglasses but didn't seem to mind that people clearly recognised them from Strictly. Nadiya was giggling and the two of them looked totally loved up," the fan told the publication.

Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have finally confirmed their long-rumoured relationship (Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)

The confirmation of their courtship came just a fortnight after they were seen locking lips at a charity dance event in Leeds.

It is understood that Kai has been there for Nadiya following her recent split from fiancé Matija Skarabot.

It's been speculated the two Strictly Come Dancing stars have been enjoying a secret romance, in the wake of the blonde dancer new-found singledom.

From there their romance has blossomed and they have been spied spending a lot of cosy time together while travelling around the UK as part of the Strictly Come Dancing tour.

The Strictly stars have reportedly been enjoying a secret romance, in the wake of the blonde dancer new-found singledom (Nadiya Bychkova Instagram)
Kai has been there for Nadiya following her recent split from fiancé Matija Skarabot (SplashNews.com)

Back in February, the pair appeared to have a lover's tiff and looked tense as they glared at one another during an exchange at Sheffield's Mercure Hotel.

According to reports things became heated between the pair when Nadiya apparently bickered 'animatedly' with her new beau, after he allegedly refused to carry her luggage through the foyer of their accommodation.

Nadiya apparently became "irritable" by his lack of chivalry with them "making it clear they weren’t happy".

It was then reported that after the bust-up, the pair checked into separate rooms.

They have been spied spending a lot of cosy time together while travelling around the UK as part of the Strictly Come Dancing tour (PA)

And in Janurary, Nadiya broke her silence on the speculation surrounding her love life, after snaps of her appearing to kiss Kai became public.

Taking to her Instagram account, the mum-of-one seemingly denied rumours of romance between herself and Kai - telling her followers not to "believe everything" they read.

Sharing a snap of herself on stage in Manchester, Nadiya penned: "Don’t believe everything that is reported in the papers, or what you see.

Nadiya had previously denied she was dating dancing hunk Kai (WireImage)
Mum-of-one Nadiya seemingly denied rumours of romance between herself and Kai back in January (SplashNews.com)

"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."

The Ukrainian-Slovenian ballroom dancer added: "If you’re coming to the tour, I look forward to seeing you there."

Although Nadiya seemingly shot down rumours of a romance with Kai, onlookers have claimed the two dancers looked very cosy when they were snapped holding hands this weekend.

Mirror Online has approached Nadiya and Kai's representatives for comment.

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