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Joel Leaver

Strictly's Nadiya and Kai look smitten at their hotel after dumping her engagement ring

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova and her rumoured boyfriend Kai Widdrington looked smitten as they arrived at their hotel together.

The dancer has ditched her engagement ring amid speculation that the pair - who are both dancers on the popular BBC series - are dating.

Nadiya recently split from her fiancé Matija Skarabot who she shares her daughter Mila Skarabot, 5, with.

The dancer, 32, and her ex, 33, are said to have not been together for "some time" but only confirmed their split earlier this month.

It's been reported that they found it "difficult" maintaining a long-distance relationship, with Nadiya based in the UK, whilst Matija is a professional footballer in Slovenia.

Nadiya Bychkova (left) is said to have been 'supported' by Kai Widdrington (right) following her split from her ex-fiancé (Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)
The rumoured couple were photographed arriving back at their hotel with a co-star after a tour performance last night (Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)

Following the news, speculation is rife that she has grown close to fellow Strictly dancer Kai, 26 - who had previously been linked to his celebrity partner AJ Odudu, 33.

Nadiya and her rumoured boyfriend were spotted heading back to the Dakota Hotel in Leeds yesterday evening, whilst in the city for the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.

She seemed to be in high spirits alongside Kai and was seen wearing a white shirt, leather jacket and dark jeans.

Neil Jones was spotted with Nadiya and Kai (Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)

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The pair performed at the First Direct Arena last night and were photographed returning to the hotel afterwards with co-star Neil Jones, 39, also in tow.

The dancers have a second show in Leeds tonight.

Nadiya is said to have been "supported" by Kai - who made his debut on Strictly last year - following her split from Matija. The dancers are said to have "incredible chemistry."

And earlier this week it was reported that the pair checked in together at their hotel in Leeds. A source told the Sun recently that they are now "very much together."

Nadiya is no longer wearing her engagement ring (Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)

Strictly judge Shirley Ballas, 61, teased the possibility of romances behind the scenes of the arena tour recently, saying: "I don't really know what's going on to be honest. It's not my place to say."

Nadiya was partnered with BBC Breakfast 's Dan Walker, 44, on the latest series of Strictly. Kai made it to the final with TV presenter AJ, though they withdrew after her injury.

The Mirror approached reps of Nadiya and Kai for comment about their rumoured relationship.

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