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They are getting read to strut their stuff once more when Strictly Come Dancing returns to screens September 17.
And Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova made the most of their downtime before the series begins with a romantic Parisian getaway on Tuesday.
Taking to Instagram the pro dancing couple, who confirmed they were dating in April, beamed for the camera as they cuddled up in front of the Eiffel Tower.
‘From Paris with love’: Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington enjoy a romantic French getaway ahead of the show’s new season
Love birds: Kai wrote: ‘From Paris with ❤️’ as Nadiya quickly added champagne, heart and croissant emojis
Nadiya, 32, cut a chic figure in a cropped alabaster blazer which she teamed with stylish black trousers.
Opting for a simple make-up look the stunner let her blonde tresses cascade to her shoulders as she shielded her eyes behind oversized shades.
Meanwhile Kai, 26, looked low-key in a beige navy sports jacket which he layered over a grey t-shirt and dark combat trousers.
Cute couple: Nadiya has been dating her Strictly co-star since January, following her split from ex-fiancé Matija Škarabot, 34, in 2021, with whom she shares her daughter Mila, five (pictured earlier this month)
Donning a pair of aviator sunglasses he loving wrapped his arm around his beloved as they captured the moment.
Kai wrote: ‘From Paris with ❤️’ as Nadiya quickly added champagne, heart and croissant emojis.
Nadiya has been dating her Strictly co-star since January, following her split from ex-fiancé Matija Škarabot, 34, in 2021, with whom she shares her daughter Mila, five
After the couple moved in together a source told The Sun: ‘Moving in together was the obvious next step for Nadiya and Kai. They’ve grown so close and it just made sense.
Drama: It comes after Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly opened an investigation into a company after the show’s dancers performed at £500-a-night promotional parties
It comes after Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly opened an investigation into a company after the show’s dancers performed at £500-a-night promotional parties.
Dancers including Nadiya, Kai and Giovanni Pernice agreed to dance at promotional parties around the country.
The shows, which mimic the famous show but is in no way affiliated with the BBC, offer fans a chance to enjoy a ‘weekend away with your favourite Strictly stars’.
Oh No: Dancers agreed to dance at promotional parties around the country (Giovanni Pernice, right, Kai Widdrington, left)
A source told the publication: ‘As a publicly-funded corporation, the BBC has to be careful with its commercial guidelines but there is a clear grey area when it comes to performers.
‘The dancers being booked to perform at private events isn’t the same thing as them mimicking a scene for an advert.’
While the company’s website states that they are not endorsed by the cooperation, their website features a version of the show’s famous glitterball as well as a similar purple colour scheme.
Trouble ahead? All three dancers feature prominently on travel firm Donahey’s ad for ‘Dancing With The Stars Weekends’ costing fans £500 per person for the three-night-break
They say guests will ‘see the stars of Strictly Come Dancing perform up close and personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other — learn to dance with them, plus hear all about their Strictly journeys.’
BBC policy states: ‘Actors and artists who perform in BBC output should not appear in promotional work, including advertisements, in a way which mimics or replicates their on-air roles for the BBC.’
Other stars such as Amy Dowden, Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer who are also booked to appear.
Judge Anton Du Beke is also expected to perform at the shows with his professional partner, and fellow Strictly star Erin Boag.
MailOnline have contacted representatives for Nadiya Bychkova, Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington and BBC for comment.
Judge: Anton Du Beke is also expected to perform at the shows with his professional partner, and fellow Strictly star Erin Boag