NEWLY single Danny Cipriani and Strictly dance pro Jowita Przystal look lovingly in the eyes just hours after first meeting.
The former England rugby star, 36, was last night revealed as one of the celebrities appearing in the BBC One show’s Christmas special, where she will be paired with Jowitt.
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Danny Cipriani and Jowita Przystal already seem close, having met just a few hours earlier Credit: SPLASH
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Professional dancer Jowita looks at ex-England rugby ace Danny Zasluga: Splash
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The former England ace divorced his wife Victoria Rose just nine days ago Credit: Instagram/victoriarosecipriani
His booking is seen as a trial run for the main show – possibly as early as next year, The Sun can reveal.
Bad boy Danny revealed that nine days ago he divorced his wife of two years his junior, Victoria Rose.
But he seems to have already developed a close bond with Jowit.
They were photographed together on Wednesday night after the first four-hour rehearsal in North London where they first met.
A TV insider said: “Danny and Jowita look set to become one of the most sensational couples in this year’s festive special.
“BBC bosses must have had an idea that they would make a great couple on the dance floor, but on a personal level they probably didn’t expect them to become so close, so quickly.
“They join a long line of stars and professionals who have bonded as a result of long, intimate sessions in the rehearsal studio.”
The pair will be in the studio almost constantly until the Christmas special is filmed in two weeks.
Danny and health campaigner Victoria were set to marry in 2021, but revealed earlier this month that they had split.
He has previously dated a number of celebrities, including Lindsay Lohan, Katie Price and Kelly Brook.
Jowita, 29, is also considered single after splitting from fellow Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice this year.
Danny’s signing for Christmas Strictly came as a surprise as he said he would not be happy to take part.
Several stars, including Matt Goss in 2013, Helen Skelton in 2012 and Simon Webbe in 2011, have danced in the Christmas show before competing in the main series.
Other stars confirmed for the Christmas special include historian Dan Snow, BBC Breakfast presenter Sally Nugent and EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick.
A spokeswoman for Strictly declined to comment.
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Jowita, 29, is also believed to be singleCredit: BBC
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The pair had their first four-hour rehearsal in North LondonCredit: Instagram
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Danny and Jowita will be in the studio for the next two weeks Credit: Instagram
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