Strictly’s Carlos Gu and Nancy Xu appeared to have put their feud rumours to bed as they attended the Blackpool Christmas light switch on on Friday evening.
The professional dancers, who both grew up in China, have been close since childhood but sparked concerns of an argument earlier this month amid reports they were refusing to speak and have unfollowed each other on social media.
However, the pair looked in great spirits as they celebrated the festivities alongside fellow Strictly professionals Neil Jones and Kai Widdrington.
Nancy was also seen fawning over Neil’s daughter Havana, who he had also brought to the switch on.
While Nancy and Carlos weren’t seen standing next to each other as Nancy linked arms with Kai, the BBC confirmed to the MailOnline that everyone was happy to be together and had a great time.
They also revealed the pair will be dancing together in the tower ballroom as part of the group number this weekend after Carlos insisted last week that the two friends ‘are fine’.
Strictly’s Carlos Gu and Nancy Xu put feud rumours to one side as they attended the Christmas light switch on in Blackpool on Friday night
While Nancy and Carlos weren’t seen standing next to each other as Nancy linked arms with Kai, the BBC confirmed to the MailOnline that everyone was happy to be together
Speaking to The Daily Mail’s Richard Eden last week, Carlos said: ‘We’re fine. We’ve been friends since childhood, and friends argue, we’re too close and are like brother and sister to completely fall out.’
MailOnline have also contacted Nancy and Carlos’s teams for comment.
It was claimed that tensions sparked between the formerly close pals when Carlos was left disappointed after not to be paired with a celebrity this series.
An insider previously told The Sun: ‘The feud between Nancy and Carlos is really sad and has left everyone really shocked.
‘They’ve been close since childhood, but have fallen out and unfollowed each other on socials.’
‘The atmosphere on set is said to be awkward and tense when both are around, and to many it was a relief when Carlos didn’t attend the show weeks ago’.
Meanwhile a separate source told MailOnline: ‘Both Carols and Nancy are extremely cordial and always incredibly professional on Strictly premises’.
During previous seasons, Carlos has been paired with TV presenter Angela Scanlon and EastEnders stay Molly Rainford.
The pair looked in great spirits as they celebrated the festivities alongside fellow Strictly professionals Neil Jones, his daughter Havana, and Kai Widdrington
They also revealed the pair will be dancing together in the tower ballroom this weekend after Carlos insisted last week that the two friends ‘are fine’
Nancy linked arms with Kai as she wrapped up in a grey winter coat and white beanie hat
The pair sparked concerns of an argument earlier this month amid reports they were refusing to speak and have unfollowed each other on social media
Carlos told The Daily Mail: ‘We’re fine. We’ve been friends since childhood, and friends argue, we’re too close and are like brother and sister to completely fall out’
Nancy and Kai danced in the crowds as they enjoyed the night off from rehearsals
Meanwhile Nancy’s time in the competition came to an end last weekend after her and Shayne Ward were sent home.
Fans were left fuming after Shirley Ballas chose to send Shayne home after a nail biting dance off against Wynne Evans and Katya Jones.
The head judge delivered the casting vote after the judges were left with a split decision with both Craig Revel Horwood and Motsi Mabuse opting to save Shayne and Nancy and Anton Du Beke voting for Wynne and Katya.
While Shirley acknowledged that both couples had made mistakes during their dance off performances, she reasoned that Wynne’s performance was more ‘joyous’ before choosing to save the Welsh opera singer.
However fans were less than impressed with her decision as they criticised her comments after Shayne performed the notoriously hard rumba while Wynne took to the floor with an uplifting American Smooth.
Meanwhile Nancy’s time in the competition came to an end last weekend after her and Shayne Ward were sent home
Fans were left fuming after Shirley Ballas chose to send Shayne home after a nail biting dance off against Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
Taking to Twitter, they slammed the judge as they accused her of being ‘biased’ and branded her decision as ‘pathetic’.
They wrote: ‘So wrong, Shirley Ballas makes me so cross. When judging it’s ok to say one was joyous when they are dancing the same. How on earth can anyone say that when it’s a gallop against the rumba.’;
‘Hopefully b****y go compare man will go next week. Shayne was the better dancer by far. Shirley and anton are so biased’;
‘If @ShirleyBallascan’t be impartial she shouldn’t be a judge let alone head judge. “Joyous” as a reason to save someone. Pathetic. #Strictly’;
‘Wrong so wrong #strictly Just because he’s called Wynne doesn’t mean he should.. Can you even do a joyous Rhumba Poor Shayne’.
