Strictly’s new pros break silence on rumours they’re secretly DATING as they join show after dancer ‘bloodbath’

TWO of Strictly’s new pro dancers have broken their silence on rumours they’re secretly dating. Last month, it was revealed that five new pros had joined the BBC dancing show, following a mass cull of fan favourites including Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova. Two of Strictly’s new pro dancers have broken their silence on rumours they’re secretly dating Credit: PA Mark, Cristian and Aleksandra took part in a YouTube vlog and let fans ask questions Credit: YouTube/Aleksandra Isaeva Ukrainian Aleksandra Isaeva, Italian hunk Cristian Priori and South African latin champion Lethabo Monametsi have joined Strictly alongside Canadian dancer Mark Karmalita and UK National Ballroom Champion Maddie Ingoldsby. The newbies have been taking to social media to help fans get to know them before the 2026 series of Strictly kicks off. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! In a new YouTube video, Mark, Cristian and Aleksandra sat together to discuss the show and answer questions from fans. Aleksandra read out: “Are you and Cristian in a relationship as well as dance partners?” Aleksandra was asked if she was dating Cristian as well as being dance partners Credit: YouTube/Aleksandra Isaeva But the pair were quick to wag their fingers and say no Credit: YouTube/Aleksandra Isaeva The pair shared a look before they both wagged their fingers back and forth and she said “Nooooo.” Aleksandra then joked: “Oh we need to do clickbait” before adding: “Yeah, we are in a relationship with Cristian.” Meanwhile, The Sun was first to exclusively reveal Brit Maddie’s signing, who becomes the second youngest pro in the show’s history. She turned 21 in February, making her just a few months older than former Strictly professional dancer Chloe Hewitt — still the show’s youngest pro dancer — when she joined back in 2016. Most read in TV “Joining Strictly as a professional dancer is truly a dream come true,” she said in the official announcement. “My heart is so full of gratitude, excitement, and anticipation as I begin this incredible new chapter. “Dance has always been where I feel most myself, and to now share my heart, my creativity, and my love for it on a show that has inspired millions is an honour beyond words.” Comment now