Strictly's John Whaite says relationship with fiancé is stronger after 'growing apart'

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Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite says his relationship with his fiancé Paul Atkins is stronger after "growing apart" from each other.The 32-year-old Great British Bake Off winner appeared on the latest episode of Steph's Packed Lunch when he was asked his opinion about financial autonomy in relationships.

In response, John revealed on the Channel 4 talk show that he and Paul had "grown apart" since the more intertwined beginning of their romance.He also shared his belief that their independence had "strengthened their relationship".John said: "I think independence - financial independence, social independence, independence in every way shape and form - in a relationship is key. "To a successful relationship, I think. "When I first got with Paul, we were quite intertwined and enmeshed and nowadays we've kind of grown apart more and become more independent in ourselves and I think it's kind of strengthening the relationship, I think and I hope."John got engaged to his graphic designer beau in 2017.The pair have been dating since 2008 after meeting over Facebook.He also finished as a runner-up on last year's Strictly Come Dancing.Alongside his dance partner Johannes Radabe, the pair came in second place behind EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanna Pernice.This is a live TV story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and.