Strictly Fans Wonder if Romance Is in the Air After Sweet Reunion
Strictly Come Dancing fans are buzzing with speculation about a possible romance after one of the show’s pro dancers posted heartwarming photos with their celebrity partner, reported by Nottinghamshire Live. The BBC dance contest often sparks rumors of the so-called Strictly curse, with numerous couples finding love on the show over the years.
This season, Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał have been shrugging off whispers of a budding relationship. Now, all eyes have turned to Nadiya Bychkova, who recently shared a sweet reunion with her former partner, Tom Dean.
Nadiya and Tom’s Strictly journey was short-lived as they were voted off in week two. However, ahead of the final, the pair reunited, and Nadiya shared the moment with her followers in an Instagram post. “Team Golden Reunion. Look who is back to @bbcstrictly. Please welcome my celebrity partner 3 time Olympic Champion @tomdean00. Great to see you partner, Let’s do some dancing now,” she captioned the pictures.
One photo shows the duo with their arms around each other, smiling warmly at the camera. In another, Nadiya beams at Tom, who returns the look with a shy grin, sparking playful fan reactions.
Comments quickly poured in from fans, with one writing: “Romance is in the air,” accompanied by a heart emoji. Another quipped, “Wish she’d look at me like that.” A third admirer teased, “Enjoy each other’s company again. You look good together,” followed by a winking emoji.
The speculation comes after Nadiya’s recent split from fellow Strictly professional Kai Widdrington. The pair, who confirmed their relationship in 2022, ended things earlier this year. While they initially reported an amicable breakup, Nadiya later revealed to the Mirror that the situation had soured.
“We work together but we are not friends and that’s okay,” Nadiya explained candidly. “One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I’m a professional.”
The dancer’s reunion with Tom has reignited fan curiosity, but Nadiya remains focused on her work. While fans continue to speculate about a potential romance, the pair’s undeniable chemistry—both on and off the dance floor—has captured everyone’s attention once again.