Strictly’s Pete Wicks and his partner Jowita Prystal continued to spark romance rumors after allegedly snuggling together backstage after Saturday’s show.
The TOWIE star, 36, and the stunning dancer, 30, have been embroiled in romance rumors for weeks amid their intense rehearsals.
In snapshots obtained by the sun The pair seemed closer than ever as they chatted after their performance, with Pete still in his Tarzan costume.
Jowita seemed to rest her head on his shoulder before looking into his eyes.
MailOnline has contacted Pete and Jowita’s representatives for comment.
Strictly’s Pete Wicks, 36, and his partner Jowita Prystal, 30, continued to spark romance rumors after reportedly snuggling together backstage after Saturday’s show (pictured last week) .
The TOWIE star and stunning dancer have been embroiled in romance rumors for weeks amid their intense rehearsals.
In snaps obtained by The Sun, the pair looked closer than ever as they chatted after their performance, with Pete still in his Tarzan costume.
It comes after Jowitza gushed about Peter. after the pair moved on to the fourth week of the competition following movie week on Saturday.
While Toyah Wilcox became the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the show during Sunday’s results, Pete and Jowita celebrated the chance to dance again as rumors about the couple’s romance continue to grow.
On her Instagram, Jowita described the reality TV veteran as “amazing” and thanked fans for their continued support.
She wrote: ‘And we’re through another week. I can’t thank you enough for all your support!
‘Your love and kindness mean the world to us. We can’t wait to start another week x
‘@p_wicks01 you gave it your all last night, your hard work and commitment is incredible x’.
Referencing his song Samba from George and the Jungle, he added: “I change ‘George’s lucky, I guess’ to ‘Ursula’s very lucky to dance with George.’
The Mail on Sunday has revealed that tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so in love with each other.
It comes after Jowitza gushed to Peter after the pair progressed to the fourth week of the competition following film week on Saturday.
She wrote: ”@p_wicks01 you gave it your all last night, your hard work and commitment is incredible x”
Pete also thanked fans as he told his story after the results were shown.
Toyah Wilcox and her partner Neil Jones became the latest celebrity to be eliminated from the show during Sunday’s results after they clashed in the dance with Paul Merson.
Strictly insiders say it has become an “open secret” among the cast and crew that they have fallen in love with each other after being paired together in August.
One said: ‘Pete has fallen madly in love with Jowita. He thinks she is amazing in every way.
‘The feeling is mutual on her part and things have definitely progressed between them. They are all over each other behind the scenes, like a couple in love would be.
After the couple’s hot dance on Saturday, Pete made judge Craig Revel-Horwood blush with her George Of The Jungle themed routine, but Jowita was also impressed with her skimpy costume.
A behind-the-scenes video of the pair posted to the Strictly Instagram account shows Jowita mocking Pete for his wild appearance, telling him: “I still think you should keep that outfit.”
Commenting on the flirty video, Jowita also posted a love heart for her rumored love interest, gushing, ‘I’m so proud of you!!!!! My king of the jungle! ‘
The judges awarded the couple an impressive 26 for Film Week, with Craig and Motsi scoring six and Shirley and Anton seven.
Pete later said of the George of the Jungle routine: “I absolutely hate the movie, but I absolutely love Samba.” George loves samba.
Jowita, turning to her co-star and looking at him, said: ‘Any idea I come up with, you accept. You never say no and always want to participate fully. You are my number one George. Better than the movie.’
Speaking about their romance, the source also told The Mail: “It looks like we may have the first strict romance of the series, which is very exciting.” They are the talk of the show.
‘The other contestants are very happy for them. They are always smiling. It’s charming. It will certainly brighten the show that follows the terrible saga surrounding Giovanni (Pernice) and Amanda Abbington.’
Commenting on the flirty video, Jowita also posted a love heart for her rumored love interest, gushing, ‘I’m so proud of you!!!!! My king of the jungle! ‘
The Mail on Sunday can reveal tongues are wagging on the set of the BBC One dance show because the couple are so in love with each other.
Peter and Jowita are seen in matching leather outfits as they leave the Television Center in London on October 2.
The pair are believed to have hit it off “immediately” and were seen flirting publicly at the National Television Awards early last month.
It wouldn’t be the first time Jowita, the Polish ballroom supremo who guided Hamza Yassin to victory in 2022, has dated one of her Strictly co-stars.
She enjoyed a fling with former professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 34, last year and was also linked to dancer Arduino Bertoncello.
Before that, she was in a long-term relationship with her dance partner Michael Danilczuk.
According to their website, the couple met in 2013 at a summer dance camp in Krakow, Poland. He also mentioned that they didn’t like each other at first, but after spending a year together they fell in love.
In 2015, they ended their competitive career together, but continued performing with live dance show Burn The Floor while traveling the world. They separated two years ago.