RACHEL Stevens and her Dancing On Ice partner Brendyn Hatfield have whisked themselves away to a romantic getaway.
The busy couple have had a hectic start to 2024 - with pop star Rachel continuing her tour with the newly reunited S Club across the world.
Brendyn was also back for the latest series of Dancing On Ice, where he was paired with comedian Lou Sanders.
But now they're making the most of their downtime, and so headed to a luxury resort in Abu Dhabi for some one-on-one time together.
"Having a much needed holiday together with my love❤️????????,," Brendyn wrote. "Felt like the last five months have been a blur and it’s been nice to finally stop for a moment and take it all in."
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"Couldn’t have made it through all the chaos without the help of this beautiful soul," he added.
"It’s been so nice to get some sunshine and relaxation in before hitting the ground running on whatever comes next!"
The couple opted to stay at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, where rooms start at £300 a night.
Rachel told her followers: “Having the most gorgeous time away at the beautiful @rixospremiumsaadiyat @allinclusivecollection. We wanted pure R&R and we couldn’t have asked for more.
“Thank you for taking such good care of us.”
Start of something special
Rachel and Brendyn first met when they were paired together for Dancing On Ice back in 2022, finishing in 10th place.
At the time, Rachel was married to Alex Bourne, however by July 2022 they'd called time on their 12-year marriage.
Rumours in April 2023 emerged that Rachel was now dating Brendyn.
The couple went public with their romance back in November 2023, however rumours they were together started in April.
A source told The Sun at the time: "Rachel had a really great friendship and partnership with Brendyn and it keeps developing. They’re really smitten and looking forward to the future.
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"She wasn’t expecting to find love again at this stage in her life but she’s feeling positive about what’s to come and hopeful about a new start."
Since then he has formed a close bond with her two daughters, 12-year-old Amelie, and nine-year-old Minnie.
At Christmas, proud Rachel shared a picture of her with her 'blended family' as they enjoyed some festivities together.
