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Nancy and Carlos were once the closest of friends(Image: Instagram)

Two feuding Strictly Come Dancing stars have “no way of coming back.” Nancy Xu was seen looking far from impressed last weekend when it emerged that Carlos Gu had won the series with Lioness Karen Carney.

The 34-year-old who once classed Carlos, 32, as a lifelong friend has been at the centre of a feud with him since last year amid claims that the pair had fallen out. But as Carlos looked overjoyed, having won the show, everybody seemed happy for him – apart from Nancy.

Now, sources claim that there is “no coming back” for the pair, who were childhood friends. But in the past, Carlos has insisted that there has been no feud between them; instead, he stated that “friends argue”.

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The pair are said to be locked in a bitter feud(Image: Instagram)

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Carlos became very emotional when he and Karen Carney won Strictly(Image: PA)

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“It was painfully obvious that Nancy was the only person not completely elated about Carlos’s win,” a source told The Sun. They went on to add: “Everybody was hoping the pair had put their issues behind them, but the feud is more potent than ever. It’s a real shame she couldn’t even feign happiness.

“The fear is that there will be no coming back from that reaction, and the divide between them will just continue to grow.” Last year, the two dancers unfollowed one another on social media, and there were reports that they had refused to speak to one another.

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Carlos was said to be gutted he didn’t get a partner for the 2024 series of Strictly, while Nancy was focusing on her partner, Shayne Ward. But Carlos dismissed the speculation, saying: “We’re fine. We’ve been friends since childhood, and friends argue, we’re too close and are like brother and sister to completely fall out.”

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Nancy didn’t seem too impressed, with many viewers picking up on her response to Carlos’s emotional admission(Image: BBC)

This year, however, it was Nancy who missed out on a celeb partner. She later told fans she was “disappointed” by the news. Speaking on social media, she said: “In the very, very beginning, when I just received the messages, it did upset me, and I did feel disappointed.

“Coming from China, arriving in this country, all I wanted was to achieve my dream. Strictly has given me such a big platform to allow me to show my skills, show my talent. Of course, I [felt left out] this year, but I’m good. Because I’m still part of the Strictly family.

“This year, you will possibly hear my voice more than ever because I will give all my energy to supporting my Strictly family. I will be there cheering for them. Also, you will see me on It Takes Two, Morning Live – those are good things.”

Meanwhile, Carlos opened up this year, explaining that he had been “self-centred” before being partnered with Karen. He went on to explain that he wasn’t grateful to have a partner last year due to this.

“Nancy fully believes she deserved a partner, and so does everyone else, so they thought it was unfair that Carlos said that when everyone knows it’s just up to the producers and the celebs that series if you end up with someone,” a source said. They went on to claim that Carlos’ comments appeared to be a dig towards his former friend.

And Nancy’s apparent swipe at Carlos last week didn’t go unnoticed on social media either. One fan said: “Could Nancy even attempt to hide her dislike for Carlos?” A second penned: “If you don’t like him then stay out of camera shot and keep your feelings to yourself.”

The Mirror has approached Nancy’s spokesperson for comment.