Strictly’s Kym Marsh and Graziano have formed a ‘deep connection’ as they grow physically close

FLEUR East is trying to mask her disappointment and frustration about negative feedback from the Strictly judges with fake smiles, a body language expert has claimed. The X Factor star and radio presenter was an early favourite to make the final but found herself in the bottom two on Sunday.

Strictly Come Dancing's Kym Marsh was photographed with her daughter after earning her highest score in the competition so far on Saturday night.The Coronation Street actress performed a stunning Charleston to If My Friends Could See Me Now from the movie Sweet Charity, starring Shirley MacLaine and Sammy Davis Jr. Kym, 46, who is also a former member of Hear'Say, earned herself an impressive 33 points from judges Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.

According to reports, Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin has called time on his relationship with long-term girlfriend Nicole Wirt, after five years together. The 24 year old, who is currently partnered with Paralympic Gold Medallist Ellie Simmonds on the show, reportedly came to the mutual decision to call time on his relationship with Nicole after over half a decade together. Speaking to The Sun, a source said: “Nikita wanted to totally focus on this series of Strictly and decided a while back he wanted to end his relationship with Nicole.

Coronation Street star took to the stage with her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima. The dancing duo performed a joyful routine to If My Friends Could See Me Now from the hit film Sweet Charity.But fans struggled to take their eyes off of her short red-hot wig which had been styled into a wig as she compared herself to the fiery late comic on the show.

Kym Marsh has been living her best Strictly Come Dancing life.The former Coronation Street actress, 46, joined the BBC dance series earlier this year.Partnered with Graziano Di Prima, she performed a stunning Viennese Waltz last weekend.READ MORE:Kym Marsh signed up to Strictly as new husband 'might leave country' next yearAway from the ballroom, Kym has had quite an interesting life - both on-screen and off-screen.

Kym Marsh has said her husband "couldn't care less" about the so-called Strictly Come Dancing curse.The Corrie beauty, 46, tied the knot with Army officer Scott last year but said he's "not fussed" about the curse, which has seen many romances hit the rocks after people go on the show.Kym - who is paired with Graziano Di Prima on the dancefloor - previously stripped off on stage and said Scott wasn't upset about that either.READ MORE: I’m A Celeb 'signs up Strictly star' four years after kiss scandal rocked BBC show "I know everyone talks about it but Scott really couldn’t care less," she told The Sun.“I'm an actor and he came and watched me on Fatal Attraction where I took my clothes off on stage, which was pretty daunting."But now he has seen me getting my kit off on stage and he wasn’t bothered, we don’t have an issue at all."The 'curse' has struck plenty of times over the years.Back in 2004, Brendan Cole ended up splitting from Camilla Dallerup after winning the BBC ballroom contest with newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky.Then boxer Joe Calzaghe split from his girlfriend after being paired with pro-Kristina Rihanoff, who he went on to date for many years.In more recent years there was a lot of drama when comedian Seann Walsh was spotted kissing his Strictly partner Katya Jones - who was married to fellow dancer Neil Jones at the time.The pair were snapped locking lips after a night out.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Seann ended up splitting from his girlfriend Rebecca Humphries and the Jones' later went on the split.However, they suggested that the well-publicised smooch wasn't the reason.READ MORE:

A body language expert has branded Ellie Simmonds "electric" and said she is one of the clear favourites to win the show, ahead of this week's episode. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, body language expert Darren Stanton revealed he thinks Ellie could go all the way this year.  “A truly electric performance from this couple, where a simple dance was turned into something that appeared magical and seamless," he said, referring to Ellie's performances last weekend.

STRICTLY Come Dancing may have only just waltzed back onto our TV screens, but one expert says they know who will be in the final. A body language specialist has predicted the three celebrities and their pro partners who will be left in the race for the Glitterball.

Johannes Radebe and Ellie Taylor are facing an early exit from Strictly Come Dancing and all because of a lack of chemistry, according to a body language expert.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have discovered what the remaining 14 couples will be dancing to this weekend as a show favourite returns. This Saturday night (October 8) it'll be all about lights, camera, action as movie week arrives in the ballroom.

A BODY language expert has revealed the secret signs Matt Goss was "beating himself up" about being in Strictly’s bottom two. The singer, 54, puts on a confident front in the spotlight, but shows gestures that prove he's "uncomfortable" on the show. That's according to behavioural guru Darren Stanton who claims the Bros star revealed his true feelings as the judges voted to save Matt over Kaye Adams.

A BODY language expert has claimed Kaye Adams was actually RELIEVED to be the first voted out of Strictly. The 59-year-old found herself up against singer Matt Goss in the dance-off, before the judges chose to send her home. TV behavioural guru Darren Stanton claims there were subtle signs Kaye agreed she should be the one to leave.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Graziano Di Prima, 28, garnered attention off the dance floor as was seen rubbing Kym Marsh's waist in Claudia Winkleman's corner. Kym, 46, appeared to be concentrating intently on the commentary of the host whilst her partner rubbed her waist for multiple seconds. Fans picked up on the moment online after the pair's Viennese Waltz routine to Runaway by The Corrs.Following their two dances together so far, many have commented on their "chemistry" which could help them through performances and to the Glitterball end. Ryan Glendenning commented: "Kym and Graziano have great chemistry I love their partnership #Strictly."ATV Friend added: "I could feel the chemistry and Graziano was certainly moving Kym really quick round the ballroom, just beautiful as a Waltz should be."GMB's Alex Beresford, 41, marries fiancée, 29, in Majorca weddingGary Oloman wrote: "Kym Marsh & Graziano Di Prima doing the Viennese Waltz, the certainly weren’t running away tonight, Corr! what a great routine, beautiful."Kym and Graziano have met several times before being paired together on Strictly.The Italian dancer has led the Strictly fitness part of Morning Live, which Kym fronts with Gethin Jones.In an interview with OK! Magazine, she said: "I have been very fortunate to have met several of the pros while I've been doing Morning Live because they've come on and done, the little Strictly fitness bit at the end.“That said, not knowing them absolutely inside out, but knowing them nonetheless, and actually Graziano is one of those that I got to know quite well.“He came to watch me - him and his wife - came to watch me in Fatal Attraction when I was on in Manchester - just a genuinely lovely man.”Both Graziano and Kym

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Kym Marsh reportedly feared she'd vomit live on air during Saturday night's show after suffering from 'crippling' nausea and dizziness symptoms during rehearsals. The former Coronation Street actress, who is partnered with Italian professional Graziano Di Prima, performed a Viennese Waltz, which involves a significant amount of spinning. That, coupled with the 46-year old's visual vertigo, led to an uneasy night as the pair danced to 'Runaway' by The Corrs.

KYM Marsh has been struck by “crippling” nausea and dizziness during Strictly rehearsals - and fears vomiting on the live show. The former Coronation Street star, 46, who is paired with Graziano Di Prima, suffers from visual vertigo after developing an issue with her inner ear. It leads to a “sensitive” balance system which can be easily overwhelmed by rapidly changing visual surroundings - such as bright lights or travelling on a moving escalator or motorway.

Strictly Come Dancing with pro partner Graziano Di Prima last weekend, setting the pace for what's set to be a nail-biting series. The former Coronation Street star - who married army major Simon Ratcliff last October - revealed that her loved on he will be supporting her every step of the way as she battles to lift the Glitterball Trophy. The couple tied the knot in a intimate ceremony at Royal Memorial Chapel at Sandhurst, Surrey, in 2021, where she was joined by some of her soap star pals.

Judge Motsi Mabuse quickly corrected herself and apologised after she mixed-up the names of two of the professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing. As she critiqued Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima for their Viennese Waltz, she got his name muddled with fellow pro Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse was left red-faced after getting one of her co-star's names wrong. The judge was critiquing Kym Marsh's Viennese Waltz with her professional partner Graziano Di Prima when she inadvertently called him by Giovanni Pernice's name.Motsi quickly covered up her blunder by blaming the show for having too many "Italian boys" – but poor Graziano was left offended.READ MORE: Strictly’s Kaye Adams makes X-rated confession after wild training sessionWhile delivering her comments, Motsi said: "There were so many beautiful moments.

Strictly Come Dancing hopeful Kaye Adams has joked about falling victim to the so-called Strictly Come Dancing curse.The 59-year-old, who is in a long-term relationship with Ian Campbell, said it would be "a miracle" for her if it happened. The Strictly curse is a phenomenon used to describe when pros or contestants split from their off-screen partners during or shortly after their time on the show.Due to the harsh schedules, spending every day with their dance partners and performing sexy routines together, it can sometimes make romances suffer.Speaking to Clive Anderson on his My Seven Wonders podcast, Kaye discussed being signed up to this year's Strictly before knowing who her dance partner would be.After expressing her worries to hit the dance floor, Clive reassured her that she'd at least have more knowledge of dancing by the time the series ends.Naga Munchetty 'let off steam' after furious BBC Breakfast backlashHe went on to add: "You'd [also] probably have an affair with the dancing instructor and you might've won."Kaye replied: "The one question I get is, 'Are you worried about the Strictly curse?' I say, 'It'll be the b****y Strictly miracle'."I'm not worried about it all, bring it on!"On whether there was a particular pro she had in mind, the Loose Women star said she wouldn't want "a young Italian stud".The journalist was seemingly referring to Italian pros Graziano Di Prima and Giovanni Pernice, who won the show with Rose Ayling-Ellis last year."I think it will just discombobulate me at this age," Kaye added.