Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin's personal life has become an unexpected talking point as fans praise his girlfriend Lauren Jaine for her remarkably composed approach to his new dance partnership.
The 'Respectful' Response Winning Hearts
Lauren Jaine, who has been dating the Ukrainian dancer since 2021, has earned widespread admiration from Strictly viewers for her dignified handling of Kuzmin's pairing with Love Island star Amber Davies. Fans have taken to social media to applaud her "classy" and "respectful" demeanour amid the inevitable speculation surrounding the show's infamous 'curse'.
Navigating the Strictly Spotlight
The 26-year-old dancer's girlfriend has maintained a notably supportive presence throughout the early stages of the competition. Rather than displaying any signs of concern about the intimate nature of the professional partnership, Jaine has consistently shown encouragement for both Kuzmin and Davies, earning her the title of "the real winner" among some viewers.
Fans Voice Their Support
Social media platforms have been flooded with positive comments about Jaine's approach. One fan noted: "Lauren is handling this with such grace and class - she clearly trusts Nikita completely." Another added: "It's refreshing to see someone handle the Strictly situation with such maturity and confidence."
The 'Strictly Curse' Conversation
The discussion comes amid the perennial talk of the 'Strictly curse' - the phenomenon where contestants' relationships suffer due to the intense nature of the competition. However, Kuzmin and Jaine appear to be presenting a united front, with the professional dancer previously describing their relationship as "very strong" and built on mutual trust.
As the competition progresses, all eyes will remain on both the dancefloor performances and the dynamics between the professional dancers and their significant others, with Jaine setting a new standard for handling the unique pressures that come with the Strictly spotlight.
