STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova was seen sharing a tender moment with her new love Kai Widdrington as they shared a meal. The Strictly Come Dancing professionals initially denied their relationship last month but were exposed kissing in a bar during a 30-minute visit to the Malmaison Newcastle last Thursday. Now, with the tour progressing further […]
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova was seen sharing a tender moment with her new love Kai Widdrington as they shared a meal.
The Strictly Come Dancing professionals initially denied their relationship last month but were exposed kissing in a bar during a 30-minute visit to the Malmaison Newcastle last Thursday.
Now, with the tour progressing further south, Nadiya and Kai, 26, looked comfortable in each other’s company as they enjoyed several tender moments during their group meal in Sheffield on Monday.
The 32-year-old reunited with her Strictly dance partner Dan Walker, his kids and their co-stars for the group dinner at Dan’s favourite restaurant, Prithiraj.
In photos, Nadiya and Kai appeared to put on a cosy display at the dinner table as they exchanged sweet touches and glances.
Ukrainian-Slovenian dancer Nadiya was also seen placing her hand on Kai’s neck during their group dinner before they left together.
Nadiya and Kai’s recent public display of affection followed a mid-afternoon flit away from tour co-stars.
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.”
The Sun understands Nadiya and Kai started dating early on in the show, where they developed a close bond.
Last Wednesday, the smitten couple were seen on a walk during the tour’s stop in Leeds.
A second source said: “Nadiya has been single for a while and Kai was never dating AJ despite the rumours.
“So they were free agents when they got together. It also puts paid to talk of Dan and Nadiya — there was never a romance there. It’s early days still but Kai and Nadiya are happy.”
Kai cut short questions when asked about Nadiya during a press call for the Strictly tour.
Dancer Nadiya split from footballer Matija Skarabot, 33, last year. They have a daughter aged five.
In recent weeks, Nadiya has repeatedly been seen with and without her engagement ring.
