In the glittering whirlwind of Strictly Come Dancing‘s 2025 series, where sequins fly and scores soar, one partnership has the nation whispering: Is there more than meets the eye between Polish pro Jowita Przystał and reality TV heartthrob Pete Wicks? The chemistry between the duo exploded into overdrive after Jowita’s touching Instagram post on October 20, 2025, praising Pete as “beautiful, passionate, and hardworking.” Fans, already swooning over their steamy tango and playful rehearsals, are now convinced the spark is off the dance floor. With rumors swirling like a perfect pirouette, comments sections ablaze, and neither star denying the buzz, the question on everyone’s lips is: Has Strictly‘s famous curse struck again?

The message, posted after their week-five foxtrot that earned a respectable 32 points from the judges, was pure Jowita—warm, genuine, and laced with affection. “Pete, you are beautiful, passionate, and hardworking. Thank you for trusting me with your journey,” she wrote alongside a montage of sweaty rehearsals, triumphant lifts, and candid off-camera laughs. The post, which racked up 500,000 likes in hours, was meant as encouragement for Pete’s growth from self-confessed “non-dancer” to confident contender. But eagle-eyed viewers spotted the subtext: lingering eye contact in clips, Jowita’s hand on his shoulder a beat too long, and Pete’s reply—”Couldn’t do it without you, J”—that screamed more than mentor-mentee vibes.

Strictly has long been a hotbed for romance, with past pairings like Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, or Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez, turning waltzes into weddings. Jowita, 31, the 2022 champion with her infectious energy and flawless technique, has kept her personal life private since joining in 2021. Pete, 37, the tattooed TOWIE alum known for his bad-boy charm and heartfelt Celebs Go Dating arcs, entered the show single and seeking “something real.”