Strictly’s Kym Marsh and Graziano have formed a ‘deep connection’ as they grow physically close
STRICTLY star Kym Marsh has formed a "deep connection"with her pro dancer partner Graziano Di Prima after growing "physically close", a body language expert has claimed.
The 46-year-old has bonded instantly after being partnered up, having worked together in the past.
Graziano has been welcomed into Kym's family with open arms as he strives to push her as far as he can in the competition.
On Saturday night, Graziano and Kym displayed public signs of physical touch between one another which showed their closeness, according to TV behaviourist Darren Stanton.
Speaking on behalf of , body language expert said: “Kym and Graziano already have a great friendship and seem completely comfortable with each other when interacting and in each other’s company.
"Kym is a person that is very hard on herself and has high expectations, which is not always a bad thing, so she looks to Graziano at times for reassurance.
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“Towards the end of the live show, we saw evidence of their great connection where Graziano had his right hand positioned on Kym’s waist and their knees were close together as they sat alongside each other.
"This interaction, from a non-verbal point of view, suggests that the pair seem to have a very deep connection with one another compared to their competitors and is reflective of Graziano playing a supportive role as the competition intensifies.”
Kym finished seventh on the scoreboard after her romantic Viennese Waltz to Runaway by The Corrs,
The former Coronation Street actor won 27 points from the judges - and avoided being in the dance-off.
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It was Kaye Adams who became the first to be knocked out of the competition after going head to head with Matt Goss.
She said she was disappointed on herself after being a "rabbit caught in headlights" during her dance-off performance.
