‘Strictly Come Dancing' 2015: Jay McGuiness Claims He's ‘Great Friends' With Aliona Vilani's Husband Vincent Kavanagh, As He Denies Relationship Rumours Again
Strictly's Jay Speaks About Aliona's Husband, Amid Relationship Rumours
Jay and Aliona have been at the centre of speculation about their relationship due to their closeness on the BBC ballroom show, after pictures of them cosying up on a night out together were published.
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Aliona Vilani and Jay McGuiness
While the pair have both previously denied they are having an affair, Jay has now spoken about the reports again, reiterating he has a friendship with Aliona’s husband.
"I’ll never have an opportunity like this again. But I do feel like I’ve made two friends for life in Aliona and Vincent. I really hope it will be for ever."
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Aliona with husband Vincent Kavanagh
Heaping praise on his dance partner, he added: “She is really lovely – and a fantastic teacher. I enjoy being in her company and I look forward to seeing her like you would a good mate.”
The star insisted that they were actually with friends on a night out when the snaps were taken, telling OK! magazine: “We have all had a laugh about it as we were actually stood outside with a whole group of people. Aliona was cold and so I put my coat around her.”
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