STRICTLY Come Dancing star AJ Odudu has paid tribute to rumoured love interest and dance partner Kai Widdrington in a gushing interview.
The TV host, 33, says the “beautiful” professional, 26, will be in her life “forever” when their journey on the BBC1 show comes to an end.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s semi final, AJ said: “Kai’s funny, he’s kind, he’s patient and he’s going to be in my life forever.
“We just have the best time.
“He’s a family man, he’s someone who takes care of his family, his friends.
“He’s a real gentleman. He really, really is.
“And I think that’s what’s beautiful about him, as well.
“I feel like we share the same ethics, in the same way that I’m speaking to my mum before the show, he’s got his mum and dad on FaceTime and his grandad before the show, his brother.
“I kind of feel part of his family.
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Kai’s certainly made AJ’s trademark smile even wider but as well as a potential romance, the Blackburn-born telly star admits dancing with the hunk has boosted her confidence.
She added: “Sometimes I feel really demure and classic and sometimes I feel really hot and sexy and sometimes I just feel really fun and free.
“It just all depends on the mood of the dance and that’s one of the greatest things I’ve enjoyed.
“I exude so much confidence and each time I finish a performance, I think, ‘Oh my gosh! I can’t believe I just did that. I can’t believe it’s me on that dance floor.’
“I get so overwhelmed and start crying tears of joy.”
