Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin jets to Dubai with girlfriend Lauren after missing out on Glitterball with Layton Williams
STRICTLY Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has jetted to Dubai with his girlfriend just days after missing out on the Glitterball Trophy.
The Ukraine-born dancer, 25, has posted a slew of snaps of his sun-soaked winter getaway with partner Lauren Jaine.
Back in October, Nikita confirmed his romance with his model girlfriend.
Now the lovebirds have enjoyed some down time in the UAE after Nikita and celebrity partner Layton Williams, 29, dazzled in Strictly Come Dancing's final last weekend.
The pair missed out on the iconic trophy after actress Ellie Leach was crowned winner yet the professional is easing his disappointment with time spent on the beach.
Nikita stripped topless for a snap showing him waist-deep in the sea before the pair enjoyed some cosy cuddles on the beach.
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He was also captured with his earphones in enjoying a snooze on a beach day-bed while Lauren posed up a storm in a stunning hot pink bikini.
He then captured a glam black and white snap of Lauren before he struck a sultry pose on the hotel balcony.
After they fooled around with a video, he posted his sweet gallery of photographs to his Instagram page with the caption: "Last couple of days in Dubai."
Layton was quick to reply and commented: "Well deserved me thinks."
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A fan then echoed his comments and wrote: "Looks amazing!! Seriously well deserved break, hope you're both having the best time!" as one wrote: "Absolutely deserved sunshine and chill. Have a wonderful Christmas!"
Another posted: "Well deserved. You & Layton need to do a tour of all your Strictly dances. You guys were amazing."
It comes just a day after Nikita's new project with Layton was revealed.
The pair will host two dance classes together in Glasgow, dubbed Dance With Lakita.
It features the BBC pair and lasts 90 minutes per session, on January 27.
There will be two classes - one for adults and another for kids aged seven to 17.
While tickets cost a pricey £50, a portion of the proceeds will go to charity.
Meanwhile, Nikita and Lauren have been seen out together at various events - one of which was The Tina Turner Musical Gala, also attended by Strictly star Layton.
Two months ago, Nikita went Instagram official with the model.
In a Sunday "photo dump", the professional dancer posted a sweet mirror selfie and a short clip of him and Lauren.
Nikita put his arm around his girlfriend while they were both dressed in black.
Lauren looked stunning as she had her strawberry blonde locks slicked up in a high bun.
The model was wearing full-face makeup, including a dark smokey eyeshadow and a bold red lip.
Nikita wore a stylish black short sleeve shirt with a silver zip design.
The pair appeared smitten as they held on tight to each other in the sweet photo.
At the time, a source told The Sun: "Nikita and Lauren have been dating for months and seem to have an amazing connection.
"The pair have tried to keep their romance under the radar but they have been attending events together and are really enjoying each other's company.
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"They have been spending a lot of time together and even went on holiday together in the summer.
"Things are progressing and Nikita is very happy with his new romance."
