Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amber Davies has boldly declared she's immune to the show's infamous 'curse' that has plagued countless celebrity relationships over the years. The Love Island winner has revealed her secret weapon: an unlikely friendship with her professional partner Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend, Lauren Jaine.
The 27-year-old theatre star insists there's absolutely no risk of romance blossoming between her and Ukrainian dancer Nikita, thanks to their carefully crafted approach to the competition. "We've become such good friends," Amber revealed, "but there are boundaries we've established from day one."
The Friendship Solution
Rather than falling victim to the intense pressure and close proximity that has derailed many Strictly relationships, Amber has taken a radically different approach. She's actively cultivated a friendship with Lauren, frequently spending time together as a trio both inside and outside the rehearsal studio.
"Lauren and I get on brilliantly," Amber shared enthusiastically. "We'll all go for dinner together, and she'll come to watch our rehearsals. It creates such a lovely, supportive atmosphere rather than any awkwardness."
Learning from Past Disasters
The so-called 'Strictly curse' has become legendary in the show's history, affecting high-profile couples including Seann Walsh and Katya Jones, and more recently, Giovanni Pernice and his then-girlfriend. Amber, however, believes her situation is fundamentally different.
"I'm completely focused on the dancing and the competition," she stated firmly. "Nikita and I have a fantastic professional relationship, but that's exactly what it is - professional. Having Lauren involved just makes everything more comfortable and fun."
The West End performer, who won Love Island in 2017, appears determined to let her dancing do the talking rather than becoming another Strictly scandal headline. With her unusual friendship strategy, she might just have found the perfect formula to survive both the competition and the curse.
