Reality TV star Pete Wicks and Strictly professional dancer Jowita Przystal have sent the rumour mill into overdrive after being photographed enjoying what appeared to be a cosy dinner date in the capital.
The TOWIE favourite, 35, and the reigning Strictly champion were spotted looking relaxed and comfortable in each other's company at a London restaurant this week. Eyewitnesses described the pair as "leaning in close" and "completely engrossed in conversation" throughout the evening.
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The sighting comes just months after Jowita lifted the Glitterball Trophy with partner Hamza Yassin, while Pete has been open about his admiration for the dancing show. Sources close to the pair suggest they've grown close recently, with their friendship taking a potentially romantic turn.
"They seemed completely at ease with each other," one onlooker reported. "There was lots of laughing and intense conversation - it definitely looked like more than just a friendly catch-up."
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Wicks, no stranger to the celebrity dating scene having previously been linked to Megan McKenna and Jacqueline Jossa, appeared in good spirits throughout the evening. The professional dancer, 28, also seemed equally engaged during their time together.
Neither party has yet commented on the nature of their relationship, leaving fans to speculate whether this is the beginning of Strictly's newest showmance or something more genuine.
The Strictly curse has famously struck many couples before, with the intense pressure of the competition often leading to romantic connections away from the dance floor. Could Wicks and Przystal be the latest victims of the show's legendary spell?
