Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Ramsey has spoken out about claims that two stars from this year’s series are secretly in a romance behind the scenes.
Last month, multiple news outlets ran stories about a supposed secret Strictly couple, after the Daily Star claimed – brace yourself – that two unlikely stars had been “quickstepping to the bedroom” (we’re sorry, we’re so very sorry).
An insider told the newspaper: “It seems there was an attraction early in the contest. They tried hard to resist it but couldn’t hold back.”
However, when asked for his thoughts on the secret couple, Chris was very quick to shoot down the rumours.
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“It’s like asking us how we feel about the unicorn that is standing outside,” he told PA news. “I have got no opinion on it because it’s not there.”
In past years, Strictly has become famous for the so-called “curse”, which has seen contestants and professionals splitting up with their long-term partners either during or shortly after the series, many of whom have ended up getting together with their dancing partners.
From last year’s final, three of the celebrities are now in a relationship with someone they met on the show, with eventual winner Stacey Dooley and finalist Joe Sugg both dating their respective dance partners, Kevin Clifton and Dianne Buswell.
Ashley Roberts is also in a relationship with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, who was paired with Faye Tozer during last year’s series.
Sunday night’s Strictly results show will determine which stars make it through to next week’s final out of Chris, Kelvin Fletcher, Emma Barton and Karim Zeroual.
Find out who makes it through at 7.20pm on BBC One.
'Strictly' Curse Victims
Rachel Riley(01 of10)
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The 'Countdown' presenter announced her split from her husband just weeks after her stint on the show. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Rachel and her partner Pasha Kovalev are dating, however, she remains insistent that 'Strictly' had nothing to do with her marriage split. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Archive)
Sunetra Sarker(02 of10)
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Sunetra split from her husband of 10 years just before filming for the 2014 series began. (credit:Eamonn M. McCormack via Getty Images)
Susanna Reid(03 of10)
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Susanna's marriage ended in February 2014, weeks after she finished as a runner-up in the competition. Susanna is still living with her ex, Dominic Cotton, and their two children. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Caroline Flack(04 of10)
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Flackers and boyfriend Jack Street have called time on their relationship, according to reports. The former 'Xtra Factor' presenter dated the music manager for 18 months. (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
Ben Cohen(05 of10)
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Ben denied rumours that he was romancing his pro partner Kristina Rihanoff, though he later split from his wife Abby days after photos of him and Kristina looking cosy on the tube were posted online. (credit:Steve Thorne via Getty Images)
Matt Di Angelo(06 of10)
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The 'EastEnders' star reportedly first hooked up with Flavia Cacace during their time dancing together on the 2008 series - on which Flavia's boyfriend Vincent Simone was also a dancer.However, they weren't together for long... (credit:Jon Furniss via Getty Images)
Jimi Mistry(07 of10)
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Just a year after getting together with Matt, Flavia ended the relationship after finding love with her new dance partner Jimi. The couple married in 2013. (credit:Dave Hogan via Getty Images)
Joe Calzaghe(08 of10)
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Boxer Joe and pro dancer Kristina Rihanoff initally denied romance rumours when they were paired together in 2009, however Joe split from his girlfriend just weeks later. Joe and Kristina later confirmed that they were a couple, before splitting after four years together. (credit:Mark Cuthbert via Getty Images)
Dani Harmer (09 of10)
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'Tracey Beaker' star Dani split from her boyfriend just days after filming began in 2012. (credit:John Phillips via Getty Images)
Natasha Kaplinsky (10 of10)
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Newsreader Natasha and Brendan were plagued by romance rumours when they were paired up for the first ever series of 'Strictly' in 2004. Despite being insistent that they weer just friends, Natasha and Brendan both split from their partners shortly after winning the series. (credit:MJ Kim via Getty Images)