Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker couldn't stop gushing over his professional partner Nadiya Bychkova on Wednesday morning.
The pair appeared on ITV's Lorraine live from their rehearsal studio to discuss their Strictly journey so far.
Lorraine Kelly was keen to mention their genuine friendship and how well they've been getting on since being paired up on the launch show.
"Lorraine, you know sometimes people just walk into your life at the right time don't they?" Dan commented.
"I think that's how we both feel about this sort of dancing relationship. Because Nadiya's become a big part of our family. She comes round for dinner, we go out together as a family but also we're encouraging each other and having a proper laugh in training.
"We're learning a lot from each other," the BBC Breakfast presenter continued.
"I won't go out of this programme for lack of trying, we are working hard but also I'm enjoying it far more than I thought I would."
Grinning from ear-to-ear, Nadiya then told him: "Your confidence is growing, you're believing in yourself more and that's what this show is all about.
"I'm just enjoying every day teaching this man how to dance," the Ukrainian-Slovenian dancer continued.
"I love the work ethic he has, he gives 100 per cent, he's focused. It's not easy at all but he's giving his all. He doesn't really sleep much but he works really hard, he never complains."
Dan seemed genuinely shocked that he had made it to week five of the BBC competition, and this weekend he will perform a Viennese Waltz - which he's dedicating to his wife Sarah.
Their chosen song is Billy Joel's She's Always A Woman, which Dan revealed his one of Sarah's favourite tracks.
Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV.
