STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał have sparked more romance rumours after striking up a sizzling partnership on the show.
The pair set pulses racing last weekend with a raunchy routine that came close to ending with a passionate kiss.
Though the near smooch was all part of the choreography, the committed duo sold it effortlessly.
Not only are they in sync on the dancefloor, but they are off it too when it comes to their perfect movie date.
When asked to describe his ideal setting, Pete said: “Raining, log cabin in the middle of the woods, fire going, cold night. Couple of bottles of Malbec and cheese board.”
Jowita followed along similar lines, saying: “Snowy night, log cabin! A big bowl of salted popcorn.”
It’s not just viewers who think love could be in the air.
Ex-Strictly pro Vincent Simone is convinced “something’s going on” between Pete and Jowita, and he certainly knows what he’s talking about having witnessed a number of romances flourishing between celebrities and Strictly’s dancers over the years.
The pro, who appeared on the BBC series from 2006 until 2012, has been keeping a close eye on the current series and delivered a telling verdict on Pete and Jowita’s undeniable chemistry.
Speaking to 10bet, he said: “I think the two of them are just gorgeous and I felt, after watching them, ‘Hello! There’s something going on here’.
“I would love a bit of romance on the show!”
Even Strictly judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas noticed the pair’s chemistry, and both commented on it in their critiques last week.
Vincent admitted you can fall in love quite quickly on the dancefloor, adding: “Pasha Kovalev got married to Rachel Riley.
“Gorka Marquez got married (to Gemma Atkinson). Flavia Cacace got married (to Jimi Mistry).
“They’re both absolutely gorgeous. If they’re both single and spending so much time together, then why not go for it?
“We’ve seen people from the show get married in the past.
“Maybe Pete and Jowita could follow in their footsteps?
“If you can fall in love while learning how to dance like a professional, there’s nothing better than that. I would love to see a good romance on the show this year.”
However, Pete has also been linked to Love Island legend Maura Higgins.
The pair maintain they are just friends despite being pictured snogging in public in August.
But on Monday, new photos emerged showing the pair “all over each other” while out at a London pub with Strictly co-stars.
