STRICTLY lovers Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington were seen snogging in a hotel just ten days after insisting they were not an item.
The couple’s very public display of affection followed a mid-afternoon flit away from tour co-stars.
Professional dancers Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26 — who have constantly denied any romance — kissed in a bar during a 30-minute visit to the Malmaison Newcastle on Thursday.
A source said: “Nadiya and Kai met away from the other dancers and celebrities who were a mile up the road in the Travelodge.
“She had bought Kai a coffee from Starbucks next door and they talked and cuddled before having a kiss.
“They didn’t seem to care who could see them. It’s clear they are massively loved up.
“They didn’t want anyone gossiping. There’s already been so much speculation.
“But since they have been so overt with their displays of affection, they might as well have had a kiss in the Travelodge and saved the journey.”
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The Sun understands Nadiya and Kai started dating early on in the show, where they developed a close bond.
On Wednesday, the smitten couple were seen on a walk during the tour’s stop in Leeds.
Ukrainian-Slovenian star Nadiya was paired with BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker while Kai danced with TV’s AJ Odudu.
A second source said: “Nadiya has been single for a while and Kai was never dating AJ despite the rumours. So they were free agents when they got together. It also puts paid to talk of Dan and Nadiya — there was never a romance there.
“It’s early days still but Kai and Nadiya are happy.”
Nadiya split from footballer Matija Skarabot, 33, last year. They have a daughter aged five.
In recent weeks, Nadiya has repeatedly been seen with and without her engagement ring.
Kai cut short questions when asked about Nadiya during a press call for the Strictly tour.
Their snog echoes comic Seann Walsh and dancer Katya Jones, who were caught snogging in public in a London street during the 2018 series.
The tour continues today at the AO Arena in Manchester.
