Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin shares snaps with rarely-seen girlfriend as they celebrate first anniversary

STRICTLY’S Nikita Kuzmin shared a selection of snaps with his rarely-seen girlfriend as they celebrate their first anniversary.

The dancer, 26, took to Instagram to mark their huge relationship milestone.

Love birds Nikita and Lauren Jaine, 23, have been dating for 12 months, and she even made an appearance to visit the star during his stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house last year.

In one picture the couple cuddled up together in a field, while in another they posed for a snap on holiday.

Nikita wrote: “1 year today❤️ love you bibble.”

His Strictly co-stars rushed to the comments section to share the love.

Dianne Buswell wrote: “❤️ Cute happy anniversary.”

Ellie Leach added: “ahhh happy anniversary 💕.”

Gorka Marquez chimed in: “To cute 😍.”

The pair headed to Cicchetti in Convent Garden to celebrate – and it was where they had their first date.

Nikita joined Strictly as a professional dancer in 2021.

He’s been partnered with Tilly Ramsay, Ellie Simmonds and Layton Williams.

Last year he took part in Celebrity Big Brother.

The hunk placed second just behind Ibiza Weekender’s David Potts.

Nikita has an exciting few weeks coming up as he is due to reunite with Layton as part of Layton & Nikita – LIVE!.

The pair will be dancing again at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London for fans.

Nikita announced the news back in April.

He wrote on Instagram: “WE’RE BACK!❤️❤️❤️ We are so excited to see you at Manchester Bridgewater Hall and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London for 2 SHOWS ONLY! Come see us dance together for the last time.

“Sign up to tomorrow’s presale at the link in our bio! Tickets on general sale Friday✨ let’s go babyyyyyy❤️.”