STRICTLY winner Ellie Leach and runner-up Bobby Brazier have been enjoying secret dates together, The Sun revealed today.
But perhaps we should have already known, as the pair dropped three huge clues about their budding romance over the past few months.
Former Corrie actress Ellie, 22, and EastEnder Bobby, 20, enjoyed a cosy Nandos date just last week.
The pair were all smiles as they enjoyed their dinner in Birmingham before the Strictly tour kicked off.
And then they were pictured arriving at a Sheffield hotel - with Bobby covering his modesty in just a dressing gown.
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Despite the freezing temperatures, the model left his chest and legs bare as he lugged his suitcases into the reception.
The Sun on Sunday later revealed Bobby and Ellie partied with the tour cast until 3am — hours before they were due on stage.
Bosses splashed out £3,000 on hiring the entire mezzanine floor at the Malmaison hotel in Birmingham on Friday night following the opener at the city’s Utilita Arena.
DANCED ALL NIGHT
The cast were treated to a three-course dinner of steak and sea bass before tucking into a private bar stocked with beer and cocktails — and strutting their stuff to tunes played on a phone.
An onlooker said: “They’d spent all evening dancing at the Arena but that didn’t stop them.
"The hotel bar had completely closed and all of the guests were in bed but they were still going at 3am.
“They didn’t have a DJ but made the most of the party by plugging their phone into the wall, playing music and dancing around that.”
'MY JULIET'
It's no wonder their courtship went under the radar, as everyone was focused on Bobby declaring his "love" for Dianne Buswell, 34.
Jade Goody and Jeff Brazier's son fuelled romance rumours with his dancing partner when he branded the red-head "my Juliet".
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Bobby also added to speculation when he admitted he was "falling in love" with the star before some fans suggested he attempted to kiss her in one of their routines.
He told Closer magazine: "I've had a few people message and tell me that they're enjoying mine and Dianne's partnership and dances, which is lovely, but I only pay attention to a few of the people sliding into my DMs.
"My eyes are focused on my Juliet, Dianne."
He didn't explain why he refers to Dianne as "my Juliet", but it might be a reference to Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet.
Dianne is currently in a relationship with YouTube star Joe Sugg, 32, who she met on the show.
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