Nadia Bychkova showed off her chic style as she stepped out to perform on the Strictly Come Dancing Tour in Manchester on Saturday while wearing her engagement ring from Matija karabot, despite their split.
Their outing came after she and fellow Strictly Professional Kai Widdington, 26, appeared to confirm their romance as they were seen kissing at a hotel bar on Thursday.
Twinkle-toe star Nadia, 32, dressed all black as she wore an edgy T-shirt dress and knee-high boots as she left her hotel for the AO Arena.
The show must go on: Nadia Bychkova, 32, shows off her chic style as she walks out to perform on Saturday’s Strictly Tour wearing her engagement ring
He wore a long black coat and carried a large black bag full of items ready for the day.
Nadia could be seen carrying a coffee cup and was in good spirits, shaking the audience’s hand as she walked by.
He and Kai have been at the center of romance rumors for several weeks after news of Nadia’s separation from Slovenian footballer fiancée Matija, 33, was reported to be close.
moving on? Their outing came after she and fellow Strictly Professional Kai Widdington, 26, appeared to confirm their romance as they were seen kissing at a hotel bar on Thursday.
In Style: Twinkle-toe star Nadia dressed in all black as she wore an edgy T-shirt dress and knee-high boots as she left her hotel for AO Arena
Fashion Focus: She wore a long black coat and carried a large black bag full of ready-made items for the day
In photos obtained by The Sun, the couple can be seen locking lips in the lobby of the Malmaison Hotel in Newcastle.
Nadia, 32, and Kai, 26, can be seen leaning closer while sharing an intimate moment during a coffee date together.
A source told the publication: ‘He didn’t care who could see him. It is clear that they are in love in a big way.’
Love is in the air: Nadia and Kai are said to have been dating for ‘months’ before their hotel kiss this week
Former partner: Nadia recently split from fiancé Slovenian footballer Matija Karabot
It is said that the new couple spent 30 minutes in the hotel bar and were not around other pro dancers and celebrities during their live tour.
The insider continued: ‘Nadia and Kai met away from other dancers and celebrities, a mile up the road in Travelodge. She bought Kai a coffee from the Starbucks next door and they talked and hugged before kissing.’
He added that the pair did not want anyone to “gossip” as there is already “so much speculation”.
The publication reports that the couple shared their first kiss over the weekend on the main Strictly Show – despite strong COVID restrictions at the time.
After traveling north during Happy: Strictly Tour, Nadia and Kai can be seen locking lips in the lobby of Newcastle’s Malmaison Hotel (Nandya Pic)
A second source confirmed that despite Nadia’s close friendship with her celebrity partner Dan Walker and rumors that Kai was dating AJ Odudu, Nadia has been “alone time” and Kai is “never dating AJ”. Thi’ – adding to that romance when they were both ‘free’. Agent’.
He said the relationship is of “early days” but the couple is “happy”.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Nadia and Kai for comment.
Nothing’s going on: A second source confirmed that Nadia’s close friendship with her partner Dan Walker and despite rumors Kai was dating AJ Odudu, Nadia has been ‘alone for a while’.
Nadia is said to have split from her former teammate ‘months ago’ and footballer Matija is ‘furious’ about recent reports related to her love life.
Whereas last week, The Sun claimed that Nadia and Kai’s behavior is ‘raising an eyebrow’ behind the scenes.
A source told the publication: ‘Nadiya is incredibly bubbly and it definitely raised eyebrows.’
Just rumours: Source added: ‘Kai’ was never dating AJ – adding to the romance they had when they were both ‘free agents’.
It comes as their budding romance is set to continue on the road as dance pros have signed up for The Professionals UK Tour.
The 36-date show begins in late April, just weeks after the conclusion of the Strictly Live tour, where after Nadia’s split from fiancée Matija, who was exclusively revealed by MailOnline, the pair Getting closer behind the stage.
A source close to the Strictly Stars told MailOnline that she thinks the pair’s extended time together, on the road up and down the UK, will only bring them closer together and fuel talk of a blossoming relationship.
The insider added: ‘It’s no secret Nadia and Kai are incredibly fond of each other.
‘Their chemistry is clear and they would be looking forward to spending more time on the road together.
‘It will essentially be another month in each other’s company, so it can make or break them.’
Nadia, who partnered with 44-year-old presenter Dan Walker on Strictly’s most recent series, ended her engagement to Slovenian footballer Matija, the father of their five-year-old daughter.
‘Chemistry’: This comes as their budding romance looks set to continue on the road as dance pros sign up for The Professionals UK Tour
A source told MailOnline that Nadia realized her long-distance relationship with 33-year-old Matija was not working and that as long as they continued to co-parent their daughter, they were no longer a couple.
An insider reveals: ‘Nadiya and Matija haven’t been together for some time now.
‘Matija is dedicated to her football career in Slovenia and Nadia is mainly based in London.
It takes her half a year to perform on the ‘Strictly and the Strictly Live Tour,’ eventually her commitment to her job made it too difficult for the relationship to work.
‘There is still a lot of love and respect between him and Mila and will always be her priority.’
“It Might Make Them”: The 36-date show starts in late April, just weeks after the conclusion of the Strictly Live tour, where the pair are getting closer to backstage.
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