Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington ‘are spotted KISSING in a hotel bar – appearing to confirm their secret romance after her split from fiancé Matija Škarabot’
- The couple could be seen locking lips in what appeared to be the lobby of Newcastle’s Malmaison hotel
- It comes following reports that Kai and Nadiya have been dating ‘for months’
- Kai was rumoured to be dating his celebrity partner AJ Odudu
- Nadiya split from her Matija Škarabot earlier this year
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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.
Love is in the air: Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have appeared to confirm their romance as they’ve been spotted kissing in a hotel bar on Thursday
Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, could be seen leaning in close as they shared an intimate moment together during a cosy coffee date.
A source told the publication: ‘They didn’t seem to care who could see them. It’s clear they’re massively loved up.’
It is said that the new couple spent 30 minutes at the hotel bar and were not in the vicinity of the other pro dancers and celebrities amid their live tour.
The insider continued: ‘Nadiya and Kai met away from the other dancers and celebrities, who were a mile up the road in the Travelodge. She had bought Kai a coffee from Starbucks next door and they talked and cuddled before having a kiss.’
Ex-partner: Nadiya recently split from fiancé Slovenian footballer Matija Škarabot
They added that the pair didn’t want anybody ‘gossiping’ as there’s already been ‘so much speculation.’
The publication reports that the couple shared their first kiss at the end of week one on the main Strictly show – despite strong Covid restrictions in place at the time.
A second source confirmed that despite Nadiya’s close friendship with her celebrity partner Dan Walker and rumours Kai was dating AJ Odudu, Nadiya has been ‘single a while’ and Kai was ‘never dating AJ’ – adding that romance struck when they were both ‘free agents’.
Happy: The couple could be seen locking lips in what appeared to be the lobby of Newcastle’s Malmaison hotel, after travelling north during the Strictly tour (Nadiya pictured)
They added that the relationship is ‘early days’ but the couple are ‘happy’.
MailOnline have contacted representatives of Nadiya and Kai for comment.
It’s been said that Nadiya had been separated from her ex-partner ‘months ago’ and footballer Matija is ‘furious’ about recent reports concerning their love life.
While last week, The Sun claimed Nadiya and Kai’s behaviour has been ‘raising eyebrows’ behind-the-scenes.
A source told the publication: ‘Nadiya is incredibly flirty and it has certainly raised eyebrows.’
Nothing going on: A second source confirmed that despite Nadiya’s close friendship with her partner Dan Walker and rumours Kai was dating AJ Odudu, Nadiya has been ‘single a while’
Just rumours: The source added: ‘Kai was ‘never dating AJ’ – adding that romance struck when they were both ‘free agents’
It comes as their budding romance looks set to continue on the road as the dance pros have signed up for The Professionals UK Tour.
The 36-date show starts at the end of April, a matter of weeks after the conclusion of the Strictly Live tour where the pair have been getting close backstage following Nadiya’s split from fiancé Matija, which was exclusively revealed by MailOnline.
A source close to the Strictly stars told MailOnline they feel the pair’s extended time together on the road, up and down the UK, will only bring them closer together and fuel more talk of a blossoming relationship.
The insider said: ‘It’s no secret Nadiya and Kai are incredibly fond of each other.
‘Their chemistry is obvious and they’ll be looking forward to spending more time on the road together.
‘It’ll essentially be another month in each other’s company, so it could either make or break them.’
Nadiya, who was partnered with presenter Dan Walker, 44, on the most recent series of Strictly, ended her engagement to Slovenian footballer Matija, the father of her five-year-old daughter.
‘Chemistry’: It comes as their budding romance looks set to continue on the road as the dance pros have signed up for The Professionals UK Tour
A source told MailOnline that Nadiya realised her long-distance relationship with Matija, 33, wasn’t working and, while they continue to co-parent their daughter, they are no longer a couple.
An insider revealed: ‘Nadiya and Matija haven’t been together for some time now.
‘Matija is dedicated to his footballing career in Slovenia and Nadiya is predominantly based in London.
‘Performing on Strictly and the Strictly Live Tour takes up half her year, in the end the commitment to their jobs made it too difficult for the relationship to work.
‘There’s still a lot of love and respect between them and Mila is and always will be their priority.’
‘It could make them’: The 36-date show starts at the end of April, a matter of weeks after the conclusion of the Strictly Live tour where the pair have been getting close backstage
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