Strictly Come Dancing stars Alex Scott and Neil Jones have finally spoken out about the intense speculation surrounding their relationship. The pair, who have been wowing audiences with their routines, admitted they share a 'real connection' but stopped short of confirming a romance.
Speaking to Hello! magazine, the former England footballer revealed she had hoped to be partnered with Jones from the very beginning. 'From the start, I told my friends I wanted to be with Neil,' she said. 'The first time we met, we really got on and when we sat down and talked we had a real connection.'
Jones echoed her sentiments, describing Scott as the 'perfect student' and praising her calm energy. 'Training sessions are like working really hard and being at a spa at the same time,' he said. 'You always want somebody who you can push and who wants to listen and learn.'
Despite the chemistry, Scott insisted she is not searching for love. 'I don't need to find someone,' she said. However, a glance at her Instagram suggests otherwise, with Valentine's Day posts and a June picture captioned 'swipe left, swipe right' hinting at a desire to date.
The couple have been praised by fans for their on-screen connection, with one Twitter user calling them 'the cutest couple this year.' Whether the spark will lead to a real-life romance remains to be seen.
