The Strictly Come Dancing tour is waltzing its way across the UK at the moment, with the star-studded cast of pros and their celebrity partners wowing audiences.
And even though the professionals spend a lot of time competing against each other, a lot of them are very close, and often hang out together when they are not working.
Some strong friendships have been forged between celebrities and professionals, too.
Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington
One particularly strong friendship is the one between Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington, who actually share a flat together.
Giovanni, who won the 2021 season of the hit dancing show with Rose Ayling-Ellis, spent Christmas in Italy with his co-star in style, with the pair travelling on a private jet, both donning smart suits.
Dan Walker, Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington
Meanwhile, golfing has been a good bonding activity for BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker and two of his co-stars from his time in Strictly.
Dan took his professional partner, Nadiya Bychkova, for a golf lesson in his hometown of Sheffield this week, as she and her alleged boyfriend, co-star Kai, went to visit the seasoned news presenter.
The pair are rumoured to be dating as they have apparently been seen displaying public acts of affection, including kissing in a bar in Newcastle.
A source told The Sun: "A source said: “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. They didn’t seem to care who could see them. It’s clear they are massively loved up.
“They didn’t want anyone gossiping. There’s already been so much speculation.
“But since they have been so overt with their displays of affection, they might as well have had a kiss in the Travelodge and saved the journey.”
Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin
Meanwhile, Tilly Ramsay and Nikita Kuzmin have become great friends since being partnered up with each other for Strictly.
Whilst the 2021 series was on, Tilly uploaded TikToks to her page of her and Nikita rehearsing, including videos of them dancing to Mamma Mia and Flo Rida.
In December, Tilly posted a collection of photos to Instagram of the pair, which included snaps of them spending time together at a bar, and rehearsing.
Luba Mushtuk and Katya Jones
Strictly professionals Luba Mushtuk and Katya Jones share an amazing friendship that spans over 20 years.
Last week, Katya shared a photo of her and Luba now, alongside a photo of them both at Blackpool Tower 20 years ago, as teenagers.
In 2019, Katya shared their friendship story with her Instagram followers. Alongside a childhood snap of the pair, Katya said: "Here is a little story for you. There were two little girls living in Russia,
"They loved dancing, they were friends, but they were fascinated by two different things. One loved Italy, another one loved England.
"But they just worked hard and did what they loved - dancing. Fast forward....Who knew that they will actually end up living in those countries,
"@lubamushtuk I found this picture and just thought - isn't it just so amusing how universe has its ways of making things happen... Now the circle has closed and we ended up together on the most amazing show in the world @bbcstrictly!"
In the 2021 series, Katya danced alongside Max George, whilst Luba appeared in the Strictly Christmas Special, with Jay Blades.
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