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MOLLIE King and AJ Pritchard were praised for their 'very believable chemistry' on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing.

Rumours have been swirling that the couple are more than just dance partners for weeks now, and their connection was picked up on by head judge Shirley Ballas.

 Mollie King and her partner AJ Pritchard were praised on their chemistry on tonight's Strictly Come Dancing
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Mollie King and her partner AJ Pritchard were praised on their chemistry on tonight's Strictly Come DancingCredit: BBC

Having danced a romantic Viennese Waltz, where they had to give each other lots of loving looks and held each other in their arms, Shirley said: "I have to say you have very believable chemistry".

Her comment made the pair give each other a little look and nervous giggle, and viewers couldn't help but comment on the whole scenario.

Coronation Street's Sally Ann Matthews wrote on Twitter: "Lots of 'chemistry' talk there. Are we to assume...? x" while another fan added: "A very beautiful dance Mollie n AJ, some chemistry as well".

A third agreed, writing: "'Very romantic with very believable chemistry' aka 'they're getting it on'" while a fourth tweeted: "'Very believable chemistry' - 'I think you two are dating'".

 The couple are rumoured to be dating
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The couple are rumoured to be datingCredit: BBC
Mollie King and AJ Pritchard dance a romantic Viennese Waltz on Strictly Come Dancing
 Viewers were quick to comment on what Shirley said
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Viewers were quick to comment on what Shirley saidCredit: Twitter
 Viewers definitely felt like the judge was alluding to their off-screen relationship
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Viewers definitely felt like the judge was alluding to their off-screen relationshipCredit: Twitter/Kelvin Grey
 Even Coronation Street's Sally Ann Matthews commented on it
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Even Coronation Street's Sally Ann Matthews commented on itCredit: Twitter/SallyAnMattews

The comments come after Mollie's Saturday's band mate Una Healy hinted there could be more to their relationship.

Una teased to Now Magazine: "I know her and AJ are friends, but I don't know about the romance... you never know!"

Mollie and AJ were spotted laughing and enjoying each other's company when at dinner recently.

The ex-member of girl band The Saturdays, 30,  looked very close to the baby-faced dance expert , 22, as they laughed together at the meal - and, unlike the other show couples, sat right beside each other.

 The couple danced a romantic Viennese Waltz
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The couple danced a romantic Viennese WaltzCredit: BBC
 Viewers picked up on Shirley's comment about their chemistry
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Viewers picked up on Shirley's comment about their chemistryCredit: BBC
 Viewers wondered if the couple were 'getting it on'
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Viewers wondered if the couple were 'getting it on'

Though Mollie has insisted she and AJ are "just friends", their chemistry was undeniable at the dinner, which also saw Gemma Atkinson get very cosy with rumoured lover Gorka Marquez.

Mollie sparked rumours she and AJ were falling for one another after they watched the launch show together.

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