Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks and his professional partner Jowita Przystal appeared all smiles as they arrived for rehearsals amid romance rumours.
The duo were spotted arriving at a dance studio on Wednesday to rehearse their routine for Saturday’s live show.
Pete and Jowita are set to perform a Quickstep to A Town Called Malice by The Jam – with the TV personality revealed on Instagram that it has been his hardest week yet.
But the technical routine didn’t appear to dampen his spirits as he arrived sported a huge grin while wearing a pair of black trousers, with a white low-cut vest and knitted cardigan.
Meanwhile Jowita looked similarly set for winter as she headed to rehearsals in a pair of flared trousers and a white knitted sweater, throwing an oversized black parka over top.
Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks and his professional partner Jowita Przystal appeared all smiles as they arrived for rehearsals on Wednesday amid romance rumours
The duo were spotted arriving at a dance studio on Wednesday to rehearse their routine for Saturday’s live show
Rumours of a romance between the reality star and his professional dance partner Jowita have been been brewing after it was claimed he had fallen ‘head over heels for her’.
On Monday, Jowita gushed over her partner after the couple made it through to week four of the competition following movie week on Saturday.
Taking to her Instagram, Jowita described the TOWIE star as ‘unbelievable’ as she thanked fans for their continued support.
She wrote: ‘And we are through to another week. Can’t thank you enough for all your support! Your love and kindness means a world to us. We cannot wait to start another week x
‘@p_wicks01 you gave it all last night, your hard work and commitment is unbelievable x.’
Referencing their George And The Jungle themed Samba she added: ‘I change “George is lucky I guess” to “Ursula is very lucky to dance with George”.’
The Mail on Sunday revealed that tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so besotted with one another.
Strictly insiders say it has become an ‘open secret’ among the cast and crew that they have fallen for one another after being paired together in August.
Rumours of a romance between the reality star and his professional dance partner Jowita have been been brewing after it was claimed he had fallen ‘head over heels for her’
Pete and Jowita are set to perform a Quickstep to A Town Called Malice by The Jam – with the TV personality revealed on Instagram that it has been his hardest week yet
But the technical routine didn’t appear to dampen his spirits as he arrived sported a huge grin while wearing a pair of black trousers, with a white low-cut vest and knitted cardigan
Meanwhile Jowita looked similarly set for winter as she headed to rehearsals in a pair of flared trousers and a white knitted sweater, throwing an oversized black parka over top
The Mail on Sunday revealed that tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so besotted with one another
One said: ‘Pete has fallen head over heels for Jowita. He thinks she is amazing in every way.
‘The feeling is mutual from her side and things have definitely progressed between them. They are all over one another behind the scenes, in a way that a loved-up couple would be.’
Also spotted heading into rehearsals on Wednesday were Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec.
Tasha put on a bright display in a pale yellow oversized coat, with a pair of cream joggers and a knitted jumper.
She also sported a white cap as she wheeled her suitcase into the training room.
Meanwhile Aljaž looked dapper in a longline dogtooth patterned coat with baggy black trousers and a white t-shirt.
The rehearsal snaps come after Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast was axed by the BBC.
The corporation confirmed to Ok! that the podcast, which has covered each series since 2019, would not be returning this year.
Also spotted heading into rehearsals on Wednesday were Tasha Ghouri and her partner Aljaž Škorjanec
Tasha put on a bright display in a pale yellow oversized coat, with a pair of cream joggers and a knitted jumper
Strictly insiders say it has become an ‘open secret’ among the cast and crew that Pete and Jowita have fallen for one another after being paired together in August
Hosted by Joe Sugg, who competed with his now girlfriend Dianne Buswell in the 2018 series, and producer Kim Winston, the podcast offered fans behind-the-scenes insight, in depth interviews and commentary on the series’ gossip.
Of its cancellation, a BBC Spokesperson told OK!: ‘In early 2024, we made the decision to end Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast.
‘We’re very proud of the last six series and grateful to Joe Sugg, Kim Winston and all the team involved who made it a success. Fans of Strictly can still tune in to Off The Telly, our weekly TV podcast.’
The spokesperson said that Off The Telly hosts Joanna Page and Natalie Cassidy will be offering their opinions on the series instead.