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Celebrity Big Brother star Nikita’s girlfriend takes swipe at him after Louis Walsh claims he fancies Ekin-Su
Showmance claims are also in full force
CELEBRITY Big Brother star Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend has lashed out amid claims her dancer man fancies Ekin-Su.
The Strictly favourite, 26 - who is currently holed up in the ITV house - revealed he was dating stunning model Lauren Jaine late last year.
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They then jetted to Dubai for a spot of winter sunshine with Lauren spotted at a host of events with the Ukrainian star Nikita.
Yet after CBB motor-mouth Louis Walsh suggested Nikita had seen sparks fly with Love Island winner Ekin-Su, 29, the red head has spoken out.
Lauren - whose partner has been accused of planning a CBB showmance - took to her Instagram page to take a cheeky dig at her man.
She posted a picture of him looking serious with the words: "Me when I see Nikita doing the washing up in the BB house when he doesn't do it at home."
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During the first episode, Louis was holed up with BFF Sharon Osbourne, also 71, in a secret room.
As they watched the Celebrity Big Brother line-up enter the compound he said: "I think I've spotted a romance. A budding romance.
"I think it's Ekin-Su and Nikita. He's always really close to her. I don't blame him."
As the Love Island and Strictly stars got close again, Louis shouted to Sharon: "Look!"
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Rumours he is plotting a showmance surfaced despite Lauren's sweet Instagram post to her man before he entered the house.
Fans were baffled as she was announced as a "friend" when she appeared on spin-off show Late and Live - despite the duo filling social media with loved-up snaps.
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Celebrity Big Brother line-up
So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look...
Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is thought to be on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"
Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final.
Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her.
Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character.
David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house... but will people appreciate it?
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.
Marisha Wallace - Top Broadway star may fill the brief of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for'.
Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest.
Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - which is just what we need in there.
Bradley Riches - The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We'll soon find out what he's really like.
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don't get on that show by being shy and retiring.
One fan questioned why they were referred to as pals, even noting that Nikita's name tag labeled her as his friend, despite the cosy pictures they shared together.
Last year, Nikita went Instagram official with the model.
In a Sunday "photo dump" on Instagram, he 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.
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."
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