Strictly star has 'intense' chemistry with partner as expert issues warning

22 October 2023 , 21:25

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Strictly star has 'intense' chemistry with partner as expert issues warning

Strictly Come Dancing star Nigel Harman has been warned about the level of chemistry he has with his professional partner.

The EastEnders actor was partnered up with pro-Katya Jones, and the pair have been setting the dancefloor on fire since the beginning of the BBC dance competition. The first week saw the pair rise straight to the top of the leaderboard thanks to their incredible Paso Doble, with the judges branding it the "dance of the night".

Their Viennese Waltz in week two wasn't quite as well received, with the judges giving it a lukewarm review, but they still went through to the third week. But one thing that is red hot is the visible chemistry between the two - which is never more evident than in their passionate performances.

Katya Jones and Nigel Harman are partners on Strictly (@katyajones/instagram)

Nigel has been warned about the 'intensity' of his chemistry with Katya (@katyajones/instagram)

And now a body language expert has weighed in on their relationship, hinting that it's not just limited to the dancefloor. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, body language expert Darren Stanton told Daily Star : "Nigel and Katya's connection has been strong from day one. Nigel does like to keep things close to his chest, but I can definitely tell they have a reciprocal liking on and off the dance floor." Darren explained: "The level of intensity between Nigel and Katya is huge. Just from looking at subtle giveaways with prolonged eye gazes and comforting here and there."

PR expert Dom Aldwroth, Head of Brand Marketing at Slingo, echoed the sentiment, adding that speculation is already rife among fans. Dom said: "Talk of Nigel and Katya's chemistry sparked amongst Strictly fans after their Paso Doble in the opening week. The pair then added fuel to the fire after Nigel kissed Katya on the cheek following their Viennese Waltz in week two."

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Despite gossip around him and Katya, Nigel, who played Dennis Rickman in EastEnders, has been happily married for the past 12 years. His wife, Lucy Liemann, is a successful actor in her own right and has starred in TV shows including The Bill, The IT Crowd and Midsomer Murders. She is also well known for her role as Lucy in the third part of the Jason Bourne film series, The Bourne Ultimatum.

Nigel has one daughter, and although he likes to keep his private life under wraps, she is believed to be around 11 years old. She is too young to attend the shows as audience members need to be 16 and over, but she has been to see her dad train. Nigel told Radio Times : "My wife and daughter popped in to watch us go through our routine and they really enjoyed it. It was really lovely."

Amelia Ward