They were said to be ‘bewildered’ over romance rumours during their time together on the 2019 series of Strictly.
But Oti Mabuse, 30, revealed on The One Show on Monday that she and Strictly champ Kelvin Fletcher, 36, are still in touch and that he was supportive during the last series.
Oti, who won the last series of the show for a second time with comedian Bill Bailey, 55, was asked by TV hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas: ‘Do you stay in touch?’
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‘We’re still in touch’: Strictly pro Oti Mabuse revealed former dance partner Kelvin Fletcher has been supporting her during the series after they were forced to deny romance rumours
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Denials: They were said to be ‘bewildered’ over romance rumours during their time together on the 2019 series of Strictly after they were pictured looking cosy on nights out (they won Strictly 2019)
‘We do,’ she responded. ‘He sent me a message before the final, saying “Go and do your best, make history again”. Throughout the whole series he was really really supportive.’
Alex suggested that she should ask Kelvin and Bill to be a part of her upcoming solo dance tour.
Alex suggested that she should ask Kelvin and Bill to be a part of her upcoming solo dance tour.
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Success: Oti has just won the show for a second time with comedian Bill Bailey
It was claimed last year that Oti had begged show bosses to pair her with an older contestant on Strictly this time.
The dancer had garnered headline after being pictured on nights out with Emmerdale star Kelvin, with his arm around her waist.
Last February, Kelvin insisted ‘everything is amazing’ with his wife Liz Marsland after he was spotted having a 3.30am nightcap with Oti.
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Champions: Kelvin previously said said: ‘I am just a little bit bewildered by all the attention. But I am sure it will all blow over’
Speaking to The Sun, the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 winner said: ‘I am just a little bit bewildered by all the attention. But I am sure it will all blow over.’
In the face of the scandal, Kelvin and Liz were later spotted leaving the property they share with their children and getting into a Bentley.
Eliza looked to have put her wedding ring back on after taking the jewellery off the previous day.
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Loved up: Kelvin has been married to his childhood sweetheart Liz Marsland for six years and the couple share two children Marnie, four, and Milo, two, together
Meanwhile, Kelvin was said to be ‘furious’ his ‘honour was being questioned’ after he was spotted on the night out.
A source told the Mirror at the time: ‘They were both just innocent drinks…Kelvin is furious his honour is being questioned and can prove it.’
On Monday, Oti said she missed her husband of eight years, Marius Lepure, while filming Strictly as she was placed in a bubble amid the pandemic.
She said: ‘I missed my husband this time. Professionals were in a bubble from August, we all left our families and that continued until Christmas.
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Her love: Oti has been married to dancer Marius Lepure for eight years (pictured together in 2019)
