Strictly star looks unrecognisable in childhood snap as he shares rare pics with footballer brother
STRICTLY pro Kai Widdrington looked unrecognisable in a sweet childhood snap alongside his footballer star brother.
The 26-year-old dancer looked very different as he celebrated his brother Theo's 23rd birthday with a series of touching throwback photos.
The ballroom star's brother, who is a professional footballer for King's Lynn Town, looked equally as handsome as his famous brother in more recent snaps.
But there was one photo that caught the attention of Kai's fans.
An adorable picture of the pair as youngsters melted the hearts of his followers.
The pair beamed alongside their mum in the heartwarming image - with Kai striking a cheeky pose.
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The BBC One star showed fans his close bond with his midfielder sibling - in one photo the pair shared a hug and in another image the brothers were suited and booted at an event.
It comes after Kai was recently spotted looking cosy with co-star Nadiya Bychkova as they reunited following her break in her homeland.
The pair seemed closer than ever as they rehearsed for a charity dance event, onlookers said.
“Nadiya and Kai appeared to be very much an item and their chemistry was palpable during the rehearsals — even when they weren’t dancing,” one commented.
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“There were quiet moments when they hugged and shared a quick kiss. Nadiya and Kai seem very happy together. It is all very sweet.”
The pair took to the dancefloor last month at The Burrows Strictly Ball in Leeds.
The event helped to raise funds for a charity set up by former rugby player Rob Burrow, 39, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019.
The Sun exclusively revealed how Nadiya and Kai, 26, were getting close in January when they were photographed kissing.
They smooched in a Newcastle hotel away from their Strictly co-stars.
Insiders said the pair became friends after Nadiya split from footballer fiancé Matija Skarabot last year, with Kai comforting her in the wake of the break-up.
Their relationship then developed into a romance.
Last month, Ukrainian-Slovenian Nadiya returned to Slovenia to be with her seven-year-old daughter Mila and to see her mum Larisa — who both live with defender Matija.
He helped throw a welcome party for Nadiya and even let her drive his Porsche.
But it would appear that Nadiya has eyes only for Kai.
She will tour the UK with him next month as part of the Strictly professionals tour - the 36-gig run of dates begins in Salford, Manchester on April 28.
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Nadiya joined BBC dancing show Strictly in 2017 and quickly became a firm fan favourite.
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Kai was added to the professionals line up last year after he worked on the Irish version of Strictly, Dancing With The Stars, for four years.
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