Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington has gone public with his new partner Chloe Wells in a post on social media, nine months on from his split from co-star Nadiya Bychkova

Kai Widdrington has gone public with his new partner in a post on social media this week(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Fever)

Professional dancer Kai Widdrington has gone public with his new romance. It comes following speculation that he was in a new relationship nine months on from his split from Strictly Come Dancing co-star Nadiya Bychkova.

Kai, 29, has been rumoured to have begun a relationship with executive assistant Chloe Wells since the end of his romance with fellow dancer Nadiya, 35. And it was reported just days ago that him and Chloe are preparing for their red carpet debut as a couple and could move in together.

The pair have now gone become ‘Instagram official’ in a joint post on the platform this afternoon. Kai and Chloe shared a photo of themselves looking cosy whilst out together in the post to their respective followers. Kai is seen wearing a black jumper and dark trousers whilst beside Chloe, who’s pictured wearing a brown dress and holding a champagne flute.

Alongside the photo, the pair – who reportedly began a romance after meeting at a pub in London – teased over their “happiness”. The caption of the joint post read: “Happiness is underrated.” It included a black heart emoji.

The post was liked by several of Kai’s colleagues, including Gorka Márquez and Luba Mushtuk. Some pros from the show reacted in the comments section, like Jowita Przystał, who posted a heart-eyed emoji as her response.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington (left) has gone public over his apparent new romance with Chloe Wells (right)(Image: Instagram/kaiwidd)

Fellow pro Lauren Oakley instead wrote beside a red heart in her reply to pal Kai’s post: “Cuties.” Whilst former contestant Tasha Ghouri, who reached the final last year, wrote in a comment on the platform: “Sooo happy for you.”

Fans also reacted in the comments section. One person wrote: “Awh I’m so happy for you both.” Another follower responded to the post: “Beautiful couple.” Whilst someone else wrote: “Ahh. Love this. So happy for you Kai.”

It comes after a source told the Sun recently that Kai and Chloe were preparing to “go public” with their first red carpet appearance together. The source said that they “hit it off from the start” and that office worker Chloe has “no interest in the limelight”. The source said: “They have a real laugh together and although it’s early days, they’re planning on moving in together in the coming months.”

It’s thought to be Kai’s first relationship since he split up from fellow Strictly pro Nadiya. The former couple began dating back in 2022 – whilst both on the BBC dance show – but their break-up was then announced last summer.

Speaking to the Mirror at the Pride of Britain Awards months later in October, when asked about the break-up, Nadiya said: “We work together but we are not friends and that’s ok. One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I’m a professional.”

It’s thought to be his first relationship since splitting from co-star Nadiya Bychkova last summer(Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

During their relationship, Kai – who joined Strictly in 2021, four years after Nadiya made her debut on the show – paid tribute to his then-partner. He spoke about her in an interview with Hello magazine, published in 2023.

He said at the time: “She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, but the real beauty is not just what you see on the outside – it’s the person on the inside I fell in love with. People often misjudge her and just see a stunning blonde girl, but she’s more than that.”

Kai went on to describe Nadiya – who has a daughter, Mila, from a previous relationship – as an “amazing mother”. He told the outlet in the interview two years ago: “She’s the kindest person I’ve ever met in my entire life, and the most amazing mother.”