We're not sure what's in the water down at Elstree Studio, but those Strictly Come Dancing contestants have quite the reputation for doing the, er, rumba together off-screen. So much so that the infamous 'Strictly curse' has come to be expected from the show.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, anyone?
So, with the 2020 series in full swing, talk has inevitably turned to which contestants might be getting jiggy off the dancefloor. ENTER: HRVY and EastEnders' Maisie Smith.
Yep - known vowel-deserter HRVY (actual real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell - something you want to be careful saying after a couple of G&Ts) has already begged Maisie to 'stop flirting' with him after she commented on his rather naked Instagram post.
So, here's the deal.
HRVY uploaded a shirtless snap from his 2021 calendar shoot to Instagram with the caption, 'fun fact: the window blinds were open and a whole office floor in another building stood and clapped as I got undressed (2021 calendar out now)'.
The response? A bit of a roasting from his Strictly co-stars over his body. 'do you want to borrow my set of Dumbbells?💪🏼😉🤣🤣,' offered professional Gorka Marquez, with The Wanted's Max George saying, 'Big lad💪🏻'.
But it was Maisie's comments that really got tongues a-waggin'.
The actress, who plays Tiffany Butcher in the soap, said, "Omg you just reminded me my spaghetti's almost done!," to which he replied, "@maisiesmithofficial stop flirting, you love spaghetti".
Not gonna lie, we're now craving refined carbs in a big way.
Strictly stars who found LOVE on the dancefloor:
RADIO Strictly Come Dancing couples - STACKED
Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole
On the first ever series of Strictly back in 2001, news reader Natasha Kaplinsky and professional dancer Brendan Cole were paired together.Despite both being in other relationships at the time, both Natasha and Brendan called off their romances and started dating after the series finished. Their relationship didn't last long though, and they are now both happily married to other people.
Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna
It was love at first sight for former Hollyoaks actress Ali Bastian and her Strictly partner Brian Fortuna in 2009. With the pair both single at the time, Ali and Brian started a relationship, only for it to end the following year.
Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff
When boxer Joe Calzaghe appeared on the show in 2009, he announced to the press that his relationship with his partner Jo-Emma Larvin had come to an end, just one week into his Strictly journey. Joe's professional dance partner Kristina Rihanoff was more than a shoulder to cry on, with the pair starting a romance. They went on to date for four years after show, before announcing their split.
Ben Cohen and Kristina Rihanoff
After her relationship with Joe Calzaghe fell apart, Kristina later met another Strictly contestant, England rugby ace Ben Cohen. Both Ben and Kristina have denied rumours that Ben was still with his ex-wife Abby Blayney at the time they started dating, with the pair claiming they didn't get together until a year later. Things are going well however, the pair now share a daughter together called Milena and are in a happy relationship.
Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev
After her split from Joe Swash, actress Kara Tointon appeared on the 2010 series of Strictly and mended her broken heart with a little help from professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev.Despite this, things didn't work out for the couple and Kara is now loved-up with her boyfriend Marius Jensen, with the couple welcoming her first child in 2018.
Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev
When Countdown presenter Rachel Riley appeared on Strictly in 2013 she was married to her ex-husband Jamie Gilbert. However, after just 16 months of marriage, the pair announced they were set for divorce in November 2013.Fast-forward to 2016 and Rachel revealed she was in a relationship with her 2013 Strictly partner Pasha Kovalev... And the pair welcomed a baby in 2019, with another on the way in 2021.
Georgia May Foote and Giovanni Pernice
Georgia May Foote was dating her Coronation Street co-star Sean Ward when she joined the show in 2015. But when rumours circulated that the couple's relationship wasn't going well, they split in December 2015. Georgia was then spotted getting very cosy with her Strictly partner Giovanni, with the pair enjoying a holiday to Disneyland Paris for New Year.Despite this, the couple ended their relationship in August 2016.
Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg
After weeks of rumours, Joe Sugg appeared to confirm his relationship with Strictly Come Dancing partner Dianne Buswell with a photo on Instagram, the caption read, 'I may not have won the glitter ball, but I've won something a million times more special.'
Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez
Radio presenter Gemma Atkinson and professional dancer Gorka Marquez were first linked in the 2017 series, and got together whilst on the 2018 annual tour together. They moved in together in December 2018 and welcomed their daughter Mia in summer 2019. The couple then announced their engagement at the start of 2021.
Giovanni Pernice and Ashley Roberts
Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts were forced to deny they were dating during the 2018 series, but Giovanni confirmed the relationship in January 2019.However, just one year later in January 2020, Giovanni confirmed the pair had split and the dancer is now dating Love Island star Maura Higgins.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton
Despite taking a long time to confirm their romance, Stacey and Kevin now seem very happy together, with Kevin announcing back in March that he's quit the show. Stacey took to Twitter to address her ex-boyfriend's words, but she didn't confirm or deny she is dating Kevin.
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Refusing to stop teasing HRVY, Maisie responded, "'prefer farfelle tbh...I think they were clapping coz they mistook u for 2009 JB".
Acknowledging the hilarious Justin Bieber reference, he replied, "#onelesslonelygirl." [sic].
But Maisie wasn't done there. Nope. Roasting HRVY again, she commented, "The Rock been real quiet since u posted this."
Look, we know we might be jumping the gun a bit here but we ship it and would be totally cool with them coupling up. Just putting it out there.