STRICTLY star Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend has broken her silence on the show curse with a cryptic video.
Just a week after he was paired with retired hockey player Sam Quek, 35, for the current series, the dancer's partner took to TikTok with a playful video.
Shooting a moody look towards the camera, model Lauren Jaine, 23, wrote: "my brain every time i remember my bf will have a female partner this year on strictly."
She had layered the video against a pair of men saying: "Oh my god bro, oh hell no man, what the f**k man?"
But, in her caption, the university graduate made it clear that she wasn't being serious, writing: "cries in strictly curse (this is a joke)."
Lauren came to public attention in 2023 when she was spotted sharing a sweet moment with Nikita, 26, after a live show.
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It was first revealed in October that year that Nikita had found love with her.
The pair were spotted stepping out together at various events - one of which was The Tina Turner Musical Gala, also attended by Strictly star Layton Williams.
And they also got the approval of Nikita's Strictly co-stars.
A source told The Sun at the time: "Nikita and Lauren have been dating for months and seem to have an amazing connection.
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"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.
"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.
"Lauren joined Nikita and his parents at Saturday's live show and he was chuffed to have her in the crowds supporting him.
"His Strictly co-stars also think they are a great match and are rooting for the pair."
Since finding romance, the couple jetted off to Croatia, with Lauren sharing snaps of them on the plane and beach.
They have also enjoyed a string of dates together in London.
Nikita then confirmed the relationship on Instagram, with lots of loved-up selfies.