Strictly real life couple Nadiya and Kai kiss and cuddle for Instagram snap ahead of new series

STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova looked more loved up than ever ahead of the new series.

Taking to Instagram, the lovebirds shared a carousel of sweet snaps highlighting their blossoming relationship.

In the romantic photos, the couple beamed from ear to ear as they posed for the camera in their glitzy Strictly outfits.

Nadiya looked lovely in a gem-encrusted peach gown, while Kai cut a dashing figure in a dapper black tuxedo suit.

In the third and final photo, Kai could be seen tenderly kissing Nadiya's cheek as she blissfully closed her eyes.

Bursting with excitement, the couple captioned their post: "Are you ready for Strictly to take over? Because we can't wait, let's do this," followed by a white heart emoji.

This year's line-up includes Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Richie Anderson, Kaye Adams, Jayde Adams, Ellie Simmonds and Tyler West.

Completing the line-up will be Matt Goss, Ellie Taylor, Tony Adams, Molly Rainford, Fleur East, Hamza Yassin, James Bye and Helen Skelton.

As for the professional dancers, we will be seeing four new pros.

They include 11-time Italian Latin American Champion Vito Coppola, Latin dance champion Michelle Tsiakkas, Under 21 British National Champion Lauren Oakley and Chinese National Champion Carlos Gu.

Kym and pro dancer Dianne Buswell were all smiles as they headed to the final Strictly rehearsal ahead of the first live show. 

The Coronation Street actress cut a casual figure in black top, matching gym leggings and a pair of trainers.

Meanwhile, Dianne flashed her abs in a khaki green crop top, teamed with a pair of black jeans and a leather jacket.