Strictly Come Dancing ’s Nadiya Bychkova was spotted looking cosy with fellow pro dancer Kai Widdrington outside a hotel after her shock split from her footballer fiancé.
The 32-year-old was seen sneaking into the back entrance of the hotel with Kai, 26, after enjoying a walk along the canal ahead of their performance on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour in the city.
The duo tried to go incognito by disguising themselves with dark face masks and baseball caps worn low over their faces, but they were spotted on an escalator alongside fellow Strictly pro, Aljaz Skorjanec.
He could be seen laughing at the rumoured new couple's attempt to go under the radar, as he wasn't wearing a face covering or hat to hide his identity.
Nadiya wasn't wearing her engagement ring, and she and Kai sneaked into their hotel without being seen.
The pictures come as it was reported she and Kai checked in together at a hotel in Leeds ahead of their latest stop on the Strictly tour.
The duo waited 15 minutes after their fellow co-stars arrived at the hotel, with Kai seen stood outside with his luggage awaiting Nadiya’s arrival, according to The Sun.
Nadiya split earlier this month from her 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 they reportedly called time on their relationship several months ago.
A source told the outlet that the couple 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.
“She handed him her bags, and together they went and checked into a room. It’s clear they’re a proper item,” the source added.
Nadiya was partnered with Dan Walker in last year’s Strictly, while Kai fuelled speculation he was involved with his dance partner, TV presenter AJ Odudu.
Viewers noted that the duo had incredible chemistry during their performances - which was also spotted by the judges - but despite their spark, Kai and AJ remained good friends.
However, the professional dancer was reportedly busy comforting Nadiya behind-the-scenes of the BBC One show, while the Ukrainian-Slovenian star was also confiding in BBC Breakfast host Dan about her relationship woes.
