OVER the years Nikita Kuzmin has become a firm favourite on Strictly Come Dancing.
Away from the dance floor and the Celebrity Big Brother star is enjoying a romance with girlfriend Lauren Jaine.
Who is Lauren Jaine?
Lauren Jaine is a university graduate and a budding model.
She is signed with London's First management.
They also represent a string of famous faces including Selling Sunset's Davina Potratz.
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Lauren shot to fame in 2023 when she was spotted sharing a sweet moment with Strictly star Nikita Kuzmin after a live show.
When did Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine start dating?
In October 2023, it was revealed that Nikita had found love with Lauren Jaine.
The pair were spotted stepping out together at various events - one of which was The Tina Turner Musical Gala, also attended by Strictly star Layton Williams.
And they have already got the approval of Nikita's Strictly co-stars.
A source told The Sun: "Nikita and Lauren have been dating for months and seem to have an amazing connection.
"The pair have tried to keep their romance under the radar but they have been attending events together and are really enjoying each other's company.
"They have been spending a lot of time together and even went on holiday together in the summer.
"Things are progressing and Nikita is very happy with his new romance.
"Lauren joined Nikita and his parents at Saturday's live show and he was chuffed to have her in the crowds supporting him.
"His Strictly co-stars also think they are a great match and are rooting for the pair."
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Since finding romance, the couple jetted off to Croatia, with Lauren sharing snaps of them on the plane and beach.
They have also enjoyed a string of dates together in London.
Nikita then confirmed the romance on Instagram, with lots of loved-up selfies.
Who else has Nikita Kuzmin dated?
Prior to finding love with Lauren, the Strictly star was romantically linked to a number of famous faces.
In early 2023, the Ukrainian professional dancer was believed to be dating Australian sex podcaster Charlie Backshall.
Prior to this, Nikita was in a long-term relationship with dancer Nicole Wirt.
However, after five years together, the pair called it quits in October 2022.
A source said at the time: "Nikita wanted to totally focus on this series of Strictly and decided a while back he wanted to end his relationship with Nicole.
"They had been together for five years and it ended up being a mutual decision.
"Nikita is totally caught up in Strictly so they decided it was for the best for them to break up."
He was also romantically linked to EastEnders star and Strictly contestant Molly Rainford in 2022.
Nikita joined Strictly in 2021, after one season on Germany's Let's Dance.
He said in a statement at the time: "I've always been amazed by the magic Strictly Come Dancing brings.
"No matter what country I have found myself living in, I've never missed a chance to watch it.
"And joining it as a professional dancer is my big chance to make some magic on the most famous dance floor. I can't wait to give it my all!"
Nikita partnered with Tilly Ramsay in his first season, then Ellie Simmonds in 2022, before reaching the final with Layton Williams in 2023.
In 2024, he took on a new challenge when he signed up to Celebrity Big Brother,