STRICTLY Come Dancing fans were left hot under the collar after AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington danced a very sultry rumba.
They danced to Show Me Heaven by Maria McKee as fans noted their “chemistry is off the charts”.
The pair have refused to confirm or deny if their connection is romantic, but it paid off as they sizzled on the Strictly ballroom floor.
They battled to keep their place on the show and make it through to the final after competing in the dance-off last week.
Looking immaculate in a navy blue number, AJ wore her hair in long curls as she danced sultrily and close to Kai.
They embraced and danced cheek to cheek, and at one point AJ hoisted her leg up to Kai’s hips.
The judges heaped praise of the performance, with Queen of Rumba Shirley Ballas even standing up to bow towards AJ, saying she “wanted to cry”.
“You definitely know how to pull it together in a semi-final. It was captivating, a moment in time, just beautiful,” Shirley told them.
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Even Motsi Mabuse noted how the pair had grown close over the course of the competition.
“It was the perfect dance for AJ and Kai to show even more of their extraordinary chemistry,” Motsi said on the show.
“I can really see you have put in so much work AJ and I have so much respect for that.
“Your connection with Kai – you did not let go. You were concentrated. I love the connections between you two. That dance came together for you two tonight perfectly.”
The judges weren’t the only ones to clock their chemistry, as fans at home got hot and bothered watching the routine.
“AJ and Kai’s chemistry is off the scales. Soooo happy for her, that was stunning! That’s two amazing dances!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
Another added: “Well, def cannot fake that chemistry. Felt like Kai & AJ forgot we were watching.”
And a third commented: “That chemistry in AJ and Kai’s rumba was off the charts- I loved it.”
Earlier in the evening, AJ and Kai wowed the judges in a perfect quickstep as they redeemed their chances after landing in the dance-off last week.
The BBC star couldn’t stop smiling after pulling off the incredible performance and credited Kai with helping her improve over the series.
“He’s so patient and devoted,” AJ told Claudia Winkleman in the post-dance interview.
She also revelled in the her stunning outfit and celebrated the show’s wardrobe department for finally making her a gown she’d always dreamed of.
AJ channeled old Hollywood in the Flapper-inspired dress which perfectly matched their quickstep to Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman.
The judges heaped praise on AJ for her improvement, with Shirley Ballas even welling up when delivering her critique before delivering a score of 10.
