Danny Cipriani was all smiles as he departed Elstree studios on Saturday night following Strictly Come Dancing training.
The newly single former rugby ace, 36, cut a casual figure in a beige hoodie and leather jacket as he departed after attending the BBC show’s Musicals Week.
His Strictly Christmas special professional partner Jowita Przystal seemed in high spirits as she headed home for the night.
She looked effortlessly chic in a beige sweatshirt, Khaki leggings, a black padded coat and a grey winter hat.
The dancer wore a glamorous palette of makeup and completed her look with a pair of white lace up boots.
Danny Cipriani was all smiles as he departed Elstree studios on Saturday night following Strictly Come Dancing training
His Strictly Christmas special professional partner Jowita Przystal seemed in high spirits as she headed home for the night
It comes after Danny was pictured cosying up to his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Jowita just days after he announced his split from his wife Victoria.
In pictures obtained by The Sun, the former rugby star was seen gazing at his dance partner after the pair finished a day of training for the upcoming Christmas Special.
Danny and Jowita, who had met just hours earlier, will take to the dancefloor for a festive special, which will air on Christmas Day.
Sources claimed the pair could be a ‘sizzling pairing,’ and will spend many hours together during two weeks of rehearsals before their performance.
An insider said: ‘BBC bosses must have had some idea it would be a sizzling pairing on the dancefloor, but on a personal level probably didn’t expect them to get so close, so soon.
‘They join a long line of stars and pros who’ve found themselves growing closer as a result of long, intimate sessions in the rehearsal studio.’
Jowita is thought to be single after splitting from Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice earlier this year.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Danny Cipriani and Strictly Come Dancing for comment.
The newly single former rugby ace, 36, cut a casual figure in a beige hoodie and leather jacket as he departed the rehearsal
She looked effortlessly chic in a beige sweatshirt, Khaki leggings, a black padded coat and a grey winter hat
It comes after Danny was pictured cosying up to his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Jowita just days after he announced his split from his wife
Last month, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Danny and his wife Victoria called time on their relationship a fortnight ago
Danny is one of six stars taking part in this year’s Strictly Christmas Special, joining Keisha Buchanan, Tillie Amartey, Sally Nugent, Dan Snow and Jamie Borthwick.
He said: ‘I’ve always enjoyed the concept of Strictly Come Dancing, it wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do.
‘After addressing my own ideas and beliefs, I am very much looking forward to expressing myself through dance with no limitations.
‘Strictly brings joy to everyone’s living rooms, being a part of that for Christmas Day will be special.’
Last week, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Danny and his wife Victoria called time on their relationship a fortnight ago following a series of ‘difficult’ rows over text messages on his phone.
At the time, Danny released a statement to announce the news, telling his Instagram followers that he ‘only wished the best’ for his ex.
Since then, Victoria has announced that shockingly, she was ‘made aware of the situation at the same time as the public’ in a now deleted post.
The media personality opened up about the difficult time and apologised for her ’emotionally charge response.’
She wrote: ‘Danny publicly announced our split without any prior notice or discussion with me. I was made aware of the situation at the same time as the public, and this has caused me a great deal of pain.
‘I apologise if my reactions and responses have seemed reactive or emotionally charged.
In pictures obtained by The Sun , the former rugby star was seen gazing at his dance partner after the pair finished a day of training for the Christmas Special
Jowita (pictured with her celebrity dance partner Jody Cundy) is thought to be single after splitting from Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice earlier this year
‘The truth is, I am still going through a difficult time, and it is challenging for me to see Danny speaking about our seperation publicly while I have not yet found the strength to process it, adjust or heal.
Victoria concluded: ‘I really don’t want to be caught up in the fanfare. Sorry for any hurt I have caused.’
It comes after she allegedly had a furious spat with model Isa Yasmijn after she saw her husband chatting to Isa at an event.
Victoria is said to have confronted fitness trainer Isa at the event before later finding the messages shared with Isa and other women.
It is claimed there was nearly a scrap between Victoria and Isa at a November 4 event hosted by rugby player Danny and self-help guru Garrett Kramer at the Four Seasons in London’s Mayfair.
A source told The Sun: ‘Something was different about him. Normally Danny only has eyes for Vic but he wasn’t giving her half the attention he usually would.’
They added: ‘It was like he didn’t really want her there. When they got to the talk, Danny was playing the crowds.
‘Vic noticed he was looking at other women including Isa, chatting them up, and alarm bells started going off.’
MailOnline has contacted Danny’s representatives for comment
Drama: Since their split was announced, Victoria has said, she was ‘made aware of the situation at the same time as the public’ in a now deleted post
The couple, who married in April 2021, are set to call in divorce lawyers after they parted a fortnight ago.
A source in their inner circle and close to the couple revealed that up until the summer, all had been well in the marriage.
But the source added: ‘Victoria had been increasingly unhappy over the last few months. Things got tense and then she saw some text messages on his phone and it led to some difficult rows between them and they have now split up.’
The former England rugby ace has moved out of their Kent home and is staying at another address, although he has been seen visiting there over the last week, the source added.
‘They are both devastated at the breakdown of their marriage’ the source said.
Danny released a statement after the split, telling his 221,000 Instagram followers that he ‘only wished the best’ for his ex.
But in a blunder, he claimed they were separating after four years of marriage – when their wedding day was two years ago.
