RUGBY ace Danny Cipriani and Strictly pro Jowita Przystal share a laugh as they are pictured on the dance floor together for the first time amid romance rumours.
The former England star, 36, is said to have enjoyed “immediate chemistry” with the 29-year-old dancer when they were paired up — despite splitting from his wife just nine days earlier.
A TV insider said: “Danny and Jowita look set to become one of the most sensational couples of this year’s festive special.
“They join a long line of stars and pros who’ve found themselves growing closer as a result of long, intimate sessions in the rehearsal studio.
“And their immediate chemistry looks to have ignited under the studio lights, if the first images from the special are anything to go by.”
A source said Danny’s wife of two years, Victoria Rose, was “gutted” when she saw snaps of the pair gazing into each other’s eyes at rehearsals.
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The source said: “Victoria was gutted to see the pictures of Danny and Jowita.
"It’s only been nine days since Danny announced on Instagram they had split – which Victoria had no idea about.
“That was distressing enough for her.
"But to see her husband so close to another woman is absolutely heartbreaking for her.”
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Other stars confirmed for the Christmas Day special include historian Dan Snow, BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent and EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick.
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