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Strictly’s Carlos Gu and Nancy Xu attend Blackpool’s Christmas light switch on amid feud rumours
Carlos recently suggested all was "fine" between the warring friends despite unfollowing each other on social media
STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Carlos Gu and Nancy Xu appear to be making steps towards putting their vicious feud behind them.
The duo were all smiles as they were snapped alongside their fellow pro's as they attended the Blackpool Christmas light switch-on event.
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Nancy and Carlos attended the event alongside their co-stars Kai Widdrington and Neil Jones where they appeared in positive spirits despite their recent rift.
The pair had been lifelong friends having grown up together in China and pursued their love of dance with one another but a bombshell rift formed between them as the current series of Strictly Come Dancing kicked off.
They shunned one another on social media and failed to be seen with each other for many weeks on screens.
However, their latest outing appears to be an indication that things could be moving in the right direction.
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It is the first time that Nancy and Carlos have been seen at a public event since their fallout was exposed.
Whilst they did not interact closely, they stood together on the stage as they spoke to the crowds at the seaside town.
Nancy kept close to Kai and was seen linking arms with him at various parts of the night.
The dancers are in Blackpool to film the annual special of the BBC dance contest which takes place at the famous Tower Ballroom.
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Carlos previously told the that he and Nancy were "fine" but refused to delve deeper into the feud but adamantly said: "We are too close to fall out competently."
Over a week ago, the friends-turned-enemies were seen dancing alongside Big Brother finalist Yinrun Huang in a viral social media video filmed at the BBC's studios.
Strictly's Carlos and Nancy reunite in dancing video amid backstage feud after pair stopped speaking
It is unclear if the clip was recorded before their fallout was made public.
The Sun were the first to tell of the friendship fallout and how it had caused a huge strain for the once close friends.
An insider said: “The feud between Nancy and Carlos is really sad and has left everyone really shocked.
“They’ve been close since childhood, but have fallen out and unfollowed each other on socials.
“The atmosphere on set is said to be awkward and tense when both are around, and to many it was a relief when Carlos didn’t attend the show weeks ago.
“Carlos is said to be subdued after the falling-out and is also struggling with not getting a celebrity partner.
“His friends are worried about him as he is so far away from his family.
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“He has wiped all pictures of her from his profile and unfollowing each other on Instagram is the ultimate finality in their friendship.
“With all the other drama in the Clauditorium, it’s the last thing bosses need.”
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