Strictly's Gorka Marquez 'spills' the truth about the AJ and Kai real-life romance rumours

Strictly Come Dancing stars AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington have finally spoken out about the rumours they’re secretly "dating" and now they've responded to a grilling from presenter Rylan Clark. It came following their incredibly steamy routine to the Argentine Tango that set screens alight during Saturday night’s competition on BBC One.

Strictly's Gorka Marquez has dismissed the infamous Strictly curse, insisting that for him, the show is "just a job." The professional dancer appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch with his fiancé, Gemma Atkinson, and opened up about how they get into character for the intimate dances. Likening it to an acting job, he said: "For me, I know there are a lot of rumours about the Strictly curse, but I can guarantee you that for all of us it is a job.

Strictly Come Dancing partners Aj Odudu and Kai Widdrington have finally addressed the rumours about their romantic relationship. The Radio 1 DJ and professional dancer appeared on the Strictly spin off show, It Takes Two, on Wednesday and Janette Manrara quizzed the couple about the nature of their special relationship.

Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been together for three years now, with the couple getting engaged earlier this year on Valentine's Day.DISCOVER: Why Gorka Marquez won't be his daughter Mia's dance teacherOn Tuesday, the pair appeared together on Steph's Packed Lunch following the weekend's edition of Strictly Come Dancing, which sadly saw the Spanish pro and celebrity partner Katie McGlynn exit the competition.

Katie McGlynn has firmly shut down talk that she and Gorka Marquez don't get on in their first interview since they were voted off Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Katie McGlynn is the second star to be eliminated from the 2021 show on Sunday 10 October. The Hollyoaks star, 28, faced Judi Love in the show's dreaded dance-off where they had to perform their Saturday night routine once again.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were stunned after judge Craig Revel Horwood made a saucy comment to dancer Gorka Marquez.

While the Strictly curse is well known, less is said about the contestants that don't exactly hit it off with their professional dance partners, Producers may carefully consider each pairing. However, that doesn't stop the occasional fallout from occurring.

Gemma Atkinson has opened up about the one thing she'll never do with daughter and partner Gorka Marquez.