Strictly’s Nigel and Katya seen cosying up in the park as she tells him ‘I’m really happy’
STRICTLY stars Nigel Harman and Katya Jones enjoyed a break from their gruelling training session for a spot of downtime in the park.
Professional dancer Katya, 34, looked in good spirits as she and ex-EastEnders star Nigel, 50, enjoyed a relaxing lunch break on Thursday.
Katya said she was feeling “really happy” as she reflected on her week.
Casualty star Nigel said: “This is our luxurious lunch area today, we are sitting in a famous park in London with the birds all around us, who are basically standing there saying ‘give us some food’ while my legs seize up.”
Turning to Katya, Nigel asked: “How are you feeling?”
The pro dancer replied: “I’m very happy actually…to be outside.”
He added: “I’m quite happy to be outside.”
Meditation coach Nigel then said he was feeling mixed emotions as he gears up to the fourth live show – but admitted “it’s just another day in the office“.
Opening up about her busy week, Katya said she was keen to switch off from her fast-paced lifestyle and enjoy the simple things.
The Russian dancer added: “We were just wishing you a lovely day – today’s mantra from me was there is too much of everything around, too much news, too much social media, too much opinions, too many shops, too much…too much.
“Do you know what I enjoyed today, looking at the dog on the tube.
“Too much…slow down in the moment.”
Last week Katya described the EastEnders legend as the “perfect student” as romance rumours between the pair continue to swirl after a passionate performance last month.
When Closer asked Katya if the pair have any more enticing routines, the Russian star replied: “You need your person, and it’s going to come as a journey and a natural evolution, and we’ve got this.
“We’ve made a statement and now we’ll see where it takes us. Hurricane Nigel is coming to Strictly.”
The pair shared a kiss before their dance during the competition’s second week.
As they took to the dance floor to perform the Viennese Waltz Nigel gave Katya a peck on the cheek.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one fan said: “Nigel and Katya’s chemistry is off the scale.”
Another said: “Nigel and Katya gave me goosebumps.”
The pair have recently been captured cuddling up to each other after training.
While a body language expert said that the pair share a “deep connection” – saying “they have a huge respect for each other and a deep rapport.”