Strictly's Jowita Przystal's secret boyfriend revealed amid Pete Wicks romance rumours

Strictly Come Dancing star Jowita Przystal has a secret boyfriend.

It comes after many fans of the dance competition believed she had romantic chemistry with her dance partner . The pair have been fueling romance rumours thanks to their steamy dances. They have even come close to kissing when on the dancefloor and showed off their connection in interviews off stage.

However, it has been confirmed the dancer is in a relationship with worker Calum Laming, 47. The pair reportedly met at a charity event and moved in together last summer. Calum attended the Pride of Britain Awards with Jowita last week and watched her perform on the Strictly pros tour last year.

Jowita has reportedly "fallen hard" for Calum and he "can't believe his luck". "Jowita is hugely ambitious and is determined to win Strictly and appreciates the publicity surrounding herself and Pete, regarding whether or not they're dating, will help her cause," a source told the

"There has been lots of speculation about a possible romance between Jowita and Pete - and their dance routines have been choregraphed so that there is a lot of close personal contact. But this will come as a surprise to fans as Calum is just a normal bloke, he has no showbiz or dance links at all."

Jowita posted Calum on her Instagram account over the summer as they headed to BST Hyde Park together. She gushed: "We’ve met just a year ago but I feel like I’ve known you forever and I can’t even describe how lucky I am to have you in my life. I’ve laughed, danced, cried and made memories for a lifetime. And as we said, now it’s time to be grateful for the past, celebrate the present and embrace the future."

Jowita was previously linked to former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, but sparked romance rumours with Pete during the latest series. Last month, the pair even showed off their chemistry by appearing to kiss at the end of one of their dances. It seemed the duo's connection continued to grow asduring their rehearsals.

The pair's close bond had been labelled an "open secret", with rumours swirling that Pete is falling "head over heels" for the professional dancer. Pete's best friend , also added to the whispers by admitting: "Pete's in love." Rumours circulated even more when Pete and Jowita divulged on that they plan to get matching tattoos if they scoop the Glitterball Trophy.

However, Pete appeared to confirm his relationship status with former star Maura Higgins, 34, at the Pride of Britain Awards last week. The pair, who have been rumoured to have been dating for months, were spotted sharing a kiss as they partied until 1am at London's Grosvenor Hotel.

However, on the same night, Pete was heard telling fellow guests and celebrities that he is very much single with the Irish beauty. Speaking exclusively to the , one attendee revealed how they overheard the reality TV star chatting about his single life at the event’s afterparty. “Pete did look cosy with Maura at points but he wasn’t shy about telling people he was single,” the guest said. “He was proudly declaring himself single on the red carpet during interviews and even made a joke of not being in a relationship in the bar after the awards.”

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