Strictly’s David James wraps his arms around dance partner Nadiya Bychkova as they leave rehearsals
STRICTLY star David James and partner Nadia Bychkova proved they're just as a close off the dance floor after being pictured hugging outside of rehearsals.
The 49-year-old former footballer and the ballroom dancer, 30, appeared to be getting on like a house on fire as they left the dance studio on Thursday evening.
The pair, who are set to perform the Jive this weekend, engaged in conversation as they strolled down the London street.
Sporting a casual look, David opted for a black top, navy shorts, trainers and a cap.
While Nadia kept herself warm in a black jacket, workout leggings, checked top and a oversized bag.
The co-workers were no doubt relieved to be heading home after a gruelling day of live show preparations.
In one shot, the dance partners rested their arms around one another as they headed to a nearby car.
A second shot shows Ukranian beauty Nadia embracing the former England sports star in a hug.
David is said to be currently single after his marriage to ex Tanya James ended in 2005.
He has also shared a public romance with long-term partner Amanda Salmon.
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Nadia is dating Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot since divorcing husband of two years Sergey Konovaltsev in 2015.
The retired goalkeeper had been a favourite to be axed from the BBC1 competition show, but his Quickstep to Hugh Jackman's From Now On during week three proved otherwise.
After previously failing to impress the judges, David shocked viewers with the "miraculous" transformation that saw him score 28 points.
Bruno Tonioli said: "I've never seen a transformation like this. Really I'm gobsmacked."
While Shirley Ballas added: "It's miraculous the change from week one."
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