Loose Women panellist Kaye, 59, would be partnered with Kai, 27, for the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing. Having commenced training for the first live show, which is airing tonight (Saturday, September 24), Kaye revealed to Express.co.uk, she was worried about the 32-year age gap between her and her professional partner.When asked if she was surprised to be paired with the former Junior World Latin American champion, Kaye said: “When I first got him I thought ‘Oh my god I could be your mother’ but he is so mature, he's so professional.”After initially worrying, Kaye quickly got over her fears, describing Kai as “an old head on young shoulders.”Having nothing but praise for the professional dancer, Kaye continued: “I was really delighted.“We have had a couple of days with our partners so far and Kai is exceptional.
He's so good.“He is so mature and he's so professional.“So instead of thinking ‘Oh god you are only 27’ he is a proper grown up professional and I really respect that.“He has a fabulous sense of humour, he is so so funny.
He’s delightful.”Having shared a laugh and a joke with Kai, Kaye was full of praise for her partner, who she is going to have to spend many gruelling hours with in order to train for the BBC series.The star has already shared some behind-the-scenes footage of the training schedule.
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