Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington has revealed he is the "happiest he's ever been" with his new girlfriend Chloe Wells.
The professional dancer, 29, opened up about his new relationship during an interview on Wednesday.
Widdrington gushed about his new romance, which comes nine months after his split from Strictly co-star Nadiya Bychkova.
The dancer has recently gone Instagram official with Wells, sharing a romantic snap of the couple gazing into each other's eyes.
Kai Widdrington explained he is 'the happiest I've ever been'
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Widdrington talked about his new relationship on ITV's Lorraine to stand-in host Christine Lampard, where he explained he has started "a new chapter" in his life.
In his Instagram post last month, Widdrington wrote: "Happiness is underrated," alongside a black heart emoji, tagging Chloe.
The couple reportedly met at a pub near his West London home and have been keeping their relationship relatively private.
The new romance marks Widdrington's first relationship since his break-up from Ukrainian professional dancer Bychkova, whom he dated for two years before they split last summer.
During his Lorraine appearance, Widdrington discussed the positive changes in his life, saying: "I'm the happiest I've ever been and I'm in the best physical shape I've ever been in since I was 17."
When Lampard suggested his new relationship played a part in his upbeat demeanour, Widdrington agreed.
"I'm feeling really good. I've started a new chapter in my life," he said, adding: "Things come at the perfect time. I'm very, very happy and it's largely down to my other half."
The dancer also revealed he's looking forward to his upcoming tour, named Evolution.
It is understood the couple are planning to move in together "in the coming months" despite their relationship being in its early stages.
Originally from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, Chloe now lives in London, and the couple are thought to be set to make their first red carpet appearance together soon.
Widdrington announced his split from Bychkova last year, citing the pressures of work and touring as the main reasons for their breakup.
Despite their professional relationship, Bychkova made it clear they are no longer close.
Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington were in a relationship for two years
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Speaking to the Mirror at the Pride of Britain awards in October, Bychkova stated: "We work together but we are not friends and that's okay."
She added: "One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I'm a professional."
The former couple had launched a sell-out tour together and reportedly had to continue dancing together nightly whilst separating.
Taking to Instagram earlier this year, Bychkova shared a message about being taken "down to his level" in a post that advised followers to choose their partner "wisely".
Amid a series of pictures shared on her Instagram Story, which showed the choreographer attending an event in London, the post read: "A man will always take you down to his level. It's either up or down. Choose wisely, sis."
The statement could be in relation to her ex, with the pair's romance having been in the public eye until their shock breakup.
