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Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin shares rare photo of girlfriend as they mark milestone

27 May 2024 , 22:03
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Strictly star Nikita is loved up with his model girlfriend Lauren Jaine (Image: Instagram)
Strictly star Nikita is loved up with his model girlfriend Lauren Jaine (Image: Instagram)

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has shared a rare photo of his glamorous girlfriend to mark a special day.

The 26-year-old pro dancer took to Instagram to post the candid snap with red-haired model Lauren Jaine, who he is believed to have been dating since last summer. The loved up pair have been posting snaps of each other on their social feeds since late 2023 and are said to have an “amazing connection”.

As the cute couple enjoyed a holiday together, Nikita poked fun at Lauren’s fair complexion. Posting a photo of her hiding under a towel on a sun bed as they relaxed poolside, he wrote: “Happy world redhead day @laurenjaine Hiding from the sun as usual.

Lauren is reportedly 23 years old and signed to model agency First Model Management. She is also a graduate of Durham University, though it is unknown what she studied. Fans first became aware of her when she supported boyfriend Nikita following his Celebrity Big Brother appearance in an episode that moved some viewers to tears.

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Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin shares rare photo of girlfriend as they mark milestoneHe joked Lauren was always hiding from the sun on 'world redhead day' (Instagram)

She gave Nikita a huge hug and smothered him in kisses as she said: "I've missed you so much. You're doing so well, we're all so proud of you. I've been talking to your parents every day. Everything is fine and they've taken all the lemons off the trees to make Limoncello for you when you come home.” She even looked after his pet cat while he was away and said: "The cats have settled in so well, I think they prefer me to you now. You're gonna have to sleep in a different room because they're in my bed. I miss you so much. I love you."

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It's unclear exactly when Nikita and Lauren started dating, but he first appeared on her social media account during a romantic trip to Croatia in the summer. A few weeks later in October 2023, Nikita posted a picture of Lauren confirming they were an item. They have since been spotted together on nights out and at red carpet events.

The couple have also enjoyed a holiday together in Dubai, where they had fun riding quad bikes in the desert. And Lauren has posted many pictures of Nikita on her Instagram page, including a lovely photo of them both at the Strictly studios at Elstree. During the most recent series of Strictly, Lauren visited the set multiple times to cheer on her boyfriend and his dancing partner, . And in November, she posted a backstage photo of herself, Layton, and Nikita all dressed in purple following their Argentine Tango performance. Her caption read: "Team purple!"

She also publicly supported her boyfriend when he was announced as a contestant on the 2024 season of . Sharing a collection of pictures of them together, she wrote: "The secret is out! As much as I'm going to miss this crazy boy, I'm so excited for him to be part of this amazing experience. The gattos and I will be watching every single night! ! ! ! Love you @nikita__kuzmin." She later wrote: "He has done us all so proud by showing us all what a kind, empathetic and loveable person he is. I'm so glad that everyone has had a chance to see the kind of love and laughter that he gives to every single person in his life."

Katie Wilson

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