Strictly Come Dancing's AJ Odudu admitted her dances with professional dancer Kai Widdrington are filled with "passion and romance".
AJ Odudu and dance partner Kai Widdrington were subject to quick-spreading rumours that the two seemed to have a romance blossoming.
A source claimed that the presenter was 'falling' for Kai, but the two denied there being anything romantic.
Now, AJ revealed that Kai had been teaching her how to act passionately in their dances to make the routine more convincing.
She said: "Right, So Kai has not only been teaching me how to dance but he's been teaching me how to act. There's a lot of passion, there's a lot of chemistry, there's a lot of romance, it's thrilling!
"And in practice, I could not look at Kai without bursting out into laughter."
She added to The Sun : "But now hopefully come Saturday night, I'm going to look at him eye to eye, look in love and it's going to be amazing. But it is awkward!"
The rumour mill went spinning out of control when Kai was heard telling AJ 'I love you" on his microphone during a live show.
However, the two claimed they were simply caught in the moment after a "tough week".
During It Takes Two, Kai said: "I think that was all down to just the tough, tough week that we had and the fact that we got to the end of the performance and it was flawless and you smashed it, and you did all the lifts brilliant, did all the technique perfect."
AJ added: "We were both just relieved, you were just gripping onto my neck!"
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Insiders even started believing that there was a chance the two could start exploring a romantic relationship.
An insider told Heat: "Everyone backstage is talking about the sparks flying between AJ and Kai. It's very passionate and intense whenever they're together.
"They're both single and have really hit it off and everyone on the show is saying it's only a matter of time."
They added: "They're always laughing and flirting -romance is 100% on the cards. Kai is totally AJ's type - he's got loads of banter - and he's been blown away by her too."
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