Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King may have scored just 10 points on Saturday night’s leaderboard, but he has plenty to celebrate away from the dance floor.
The Lorraine presenter, 63, was cheered on by his glamorous girlfriend, who watched proudly from the audience during his cha-cha-cha.
Now, the Daily Mail can reveal that Bridget Siegel, 43, who is a restaurant CEO and 20 years Ross’s junior, will be staying in the UK throughout his Strictly journey, to continue supporting him from the sidelines.
Viewers who hadn’t realised Ross was in a new relationship were left shocked by the loved-up display following his 2018 split from second wife, Brianna Deutsch, who he was married to for seven years.
Ross made a memorable entrance, sliding into the ballroom on a giant chute before teaming up with Jowita Przystał, 31, who even worked a ‘hip hop’ section into their routine, although the star joked that at his age it’s more ‘hip operation’ than anything else.
But to Ross’s close friends and family, it was no surprise to see Bridget, who works in the luxury food and beverage industry, cheering him on in the crowd after the pair’s romance began in 2024 and quickly became serious.
Ross King is being supported by girlfriend Bridget Siegel as he competes on Strictly, with the couple pictured in January at Ross’s annual Burns Bash at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica
Ross made a memorable entrance, sliding into the ballroom on a giant chute before teaming up with Jowita Przystał, who even worked a ‘hip hop’ section into their routine
The TV host has even welcomed Bridget into his opulent £1.5 million Hollywood Hills home, which spans three floors and boasts a swimming pool and a soundproof recording studio, where he broadcasts his weekly Lorraine segments live.
A source told the Daily Mail: ‘When Ross was confirmed for Strictly, Bridget immediately said she would be with him every step of the way.
‘True to her word, she flew over from Los Angeles to support Ross and will remain in the UK throughout his time in the competition.
‘Ross and Bridget met in 2023 after being introduced by mutual friends and last year, they started dating. Bridget has moved into Ross’s Hollywood Hills home, and they’re very happy together.
‘She’s extremely successful in her own right, as a high-flying CEO of a restaurant company, she has a fantastic career, which is one of the things that attracted Ross to her.’
At the end of his Strictly performance, Ross thanked his girlfriend for her unwavering support.
Speaking on the live show, he said, ‘It’s so lovely that my girlfriend Bridget flew over 5,000 miles to come and watch. I told her, “You have to come because there might not be many of these.”‘
Ross’s girlfriend Bridget is currently the chief operating officer at hospitality firm R3 Venture Studios.
Ross has a shrine in his Los Angeles home dedicated to his celebrity career, and throughout the property, he displays photos with A-list stars like Dolly Parton
The showbiz veteran’s home features a swimming pool and a balcony with views that overlook the Hollywood Hills
Ross’s Hollywood home boasts a soundproof recording studio, where he broadcasts his weekly Lorraine segments live
During a YouTube series, Ross showed off his abode, including the luxurious bed he described as the most comfortable in the world
In his kitchen, he uses cups that he says come from Buckingham Palace, which remind him of home whenever he misses the UK
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She was previously a COO at plant-based quick service restaurant Hart House, a position she frequented for two years, and she enjoyed a similar role at New York company &Pizza for four years previously, initially joining as Head of Culinary.
Bridget also worked for Munchery, another New York-based eatery for just over three-and-half-years, as Culinary Fairfield and Business Director for the East Coast.
Ross was previously married to Brianna for three years before they split in 2018.
The former couple tied the knot in 2015 in a star-studded ceremony attended by Patsy Palmer and Vinnie Jones.
Their breakup, however, wasn’t reported until 2022, several years after they had separated.
The Scotsman’s first wife was actress Charley Izabella King. The couple wed in 1999 and divorced seven years later, in 2006.
Ross’s sprawling Hollywood Hills home, where he now lives with Bridget, is the ultimate symbol of his success.
The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a balcony, styled with aqua blue cushions to give a distinctly ‘Malibu’ vibe.
Inside, he pays homage to his roots, nicknaming the house his ‘Scottish castle’ and greeting guests with a thistle-shaped light at the entrance, the emblem of his homeland.
The walls are adorned with photographs of Ross alongside some of his closest A-list friends, including Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gerard Butler, and Dolly Parton.
He also treasures snaps with Gary Barlow, who performed at his second wedding, and even a photograph of him meeting Queen Elizabeth, an encounter he describes as one of the ‘proudest’ moments of his life.
On YouTube series, Open House TV, Ross offered fans an exclusive peek inside his home.
He shows off his ‘cuddle’ chair piled with blankets and fluffy pillows for relaxation, a brown leather sofa once owned by Jackie Collins, and a grand piano in the living room, perfect for entertaining any musical guests.
On YouTube series, Open House TV, Ross offered fans an exclusive peek inside his home including his ‘cuddle’ chair piled with blankets and fluffy pillows for relaxation
Ross even has an exotic fish tank in his home office, where he works and keeps his collection of biographies
The star’s balcony, which offers views of the Hollywood Sign, has been accessorised with blue pillows to create a ‘Malibu’ vibe
His at-home office includes memorabilia from his showbiz career, along with a giant ring light for his all-important interviews
A source close to Ross told the Daily Mail that his home is where he regularly hosts exclusive gatherings for his Showbiz friends.
They revealed: ‘Ross is a very sociable person. He is known for having champagne-filled dinner parties and is incredibly generous to his guests.
‘When he isn’t working red carpets, he is eating at the best restaurants and attending glitzy events, he genuinely lives a very fabulous LA lifestyle.
‘He has a recording studio set up in his house where he conducts his live TV broadcasts including with ITV’s Lorraine.
‘His property spans across three floors and has a large swimming pool, a huge balcony with views of the Hollywood sign, and there are framed photographs of Ross alongside his celebrity interviewees all around the house.
‘He has pictures with the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gerard Butler, Julia Roberts, and Gary Barlow, it’s a real shrine to his A-list lifestyle.
‘The house itself is hidden in the Hollywood Hills in a very exclusive part, and Ross’s neighbours have included the likes of Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington.’
Ahead of his Strictly debut, Ross revealed that he plans to continue living in Los Angeles and is only in the UK for the competition.
The TV star is famed for his appearances on ITV’s Lorraine, where he delivers the Showbiz news on a weekly basis
Ross spoke about how tough he found Strictly training but hoped to earn the title of ‘most improved’ during his time in the competition
‘No, no, I love being back,’ he told the Daily Mail. ‘But I love LA and might be going back sooner than I imagined.’
Ross currently sits at the bottom of the leaderboard, just a few points behind Chris Robshaw and Tom Skinner.
This week, the celebrities will perform for a second time, with their scores combined with last week’s marks. One unlucky star will be voted out by the public.
Ross spoke about how tough he was finding the training but hoped he could earn the title of ‘most improved’ during his stint in the competition.
He said: ‘I don’t think I really realised how hard this is until getting into the training of eight hours a day.
‘We have all been in the business and I thought, eight hours a day, so a couple and then I’ll stop for a coffee, but it really is eight hours a day.
‘At the stage I’m at in my life, to be offered something like this and a brand-new skill and a skill that hopefully I will take forward, I would love to go back and do musicals again and to go in with a bit of dance knowledge and skills. I would love to become the most improved.’
