He has been plagued by rumours of marital strain due to his excessive time away from home and partying.
And Brendan Cole, 42, was spotted cosying up to backing singer Jenna Lee-James, 41, on a night out in Soho in the early hours of the morning.
The axed Strictly Come Dancing star, who has reportedly been given a partying ban from his wife Zoe after they welcomed their son Dante in March, was pictured putting on a very tactile display with the blonde dancer, even cheekily placing his hand on her derriere at one point.
Too close for comfort? Brendan Cole, 42, was spotted cosying up to West End star Jenna Lee-James, 41, on a night out in Soho
An onlooker told The Sun: ‘They were flirting together, with Jenna playing with Brendan’s scarf and holding hands.
‘They looked like a couple, to be honest and I don’t think his wife would be too happy with his behaviour.’
The dancer reportedly developed a friendship with Jenna during a three month tour away from his young family, according to the publication.
‘They would stay up late nursing a gin and tonic and Brendan would talk about how difficult it was being away from his family and the pressure it caused,’ a separate source added.
Cheeky: Brendan was snapped with his hand on Jenna’s derriere as they stood outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
Cosy: The pair were seen holding hands and looking into each other’s eyes outside the club
Cuddly: Former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan, 41, wrapped his arm around dancer Jenna
Pally: An onlooker told The Sun that the pair left the club in central London at around 1.30am and talked for a while
The pair have been touring the country with his production All Night Long, with Jenna sharing a slew of snaps with the professional dancer via Instagram.
MailOnline has contacted Brendan and Jenna’s representatives for comment.
His night out comes after Brendan revealed he had put an end to his partying ways following the birth of his second son.
Coupley: The onlooker added, ‘They looked like a couple, to be honest and I don’t think his wife would be too happy with his behaviour’
Away from home: His night out comes after Brendan revealed he had put an end to his partying ways following the birth of his second son, Dante
Staying in: Speaking to The Sun last month, Brendan said, ‘I had to stop going out at night. It’s been very quiet on the home front’
Party lifestyle: According to The Sun, the former Strictly professional had been touring non-stop leading up to his wife’s due date and had been documenting his late night outings with his fellow cast members on social media after their shows
Speaking to The Sun last month, he said: ‘I had to stop going out at night. It’s been very quiet on the home front.’
He continued: ‘We’ve just had a baby boy. Two weeks he’s been on the scene. He is gorgeous, of course, but it’s been a hard couple of weeks.
‘Sleepless nights take their toll,’ he concluded before a source added: ‘Brendan knows he needs to rein in his late nights and Zoe clearly has got through to him.’
According to The Sun, the former Strictly professional had been touring non-stop leading up to his wife’s due date and had been documenting his late night outings with his fellow cast members on social media after their shows.
Tactile: Brendan Cole was spotted cosying up to West End star Jenna Lee-James on a night out in Soho in the early hours of the morning
Flirty? The axed Strictly Come Dancing star, 42, was pictured putting on a very tactile display with the blonde dancer (middle) even cheekily placing his hand on her derriere at one point
‘Had to stop going out’: Brendan said he had put an end to his partying ways following the birth of his second son (pictured with his wife Zoe last year)
‘Fiery’: Fans were shocked when it was announced Brendan had been sacked by hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing after 13 years and 15 series on the show because of his ‘fiery personality’ (Brendan with his wife Zoe)
An insider said: ‘Brendan’s hectic touring schedule and his late nights out with his fellow dancers is starting to take its toll. It’s been a very stressful few months leading up to the birth and barely 24 hours after Zoe had Dante, Brendan is already back on the road.
‘Spending so much time apart is bound to have an impact on their marriage and Zoe is well aware of the female company he so regularly socialises with.’
Brendan previously discussed how he found it difficult to find the balance between his family and working life, explaining that he prefers to keep them separate.
Baby boy: The couple welcomed their son on March 12, who joins older sister Aurelia, five, but recently the couple have been hit by claims their marriage is under strain
He said: ‘I separate the two. To do the two together, would be very difficult. You come off the stage and your adrenaline’s pumping and you don’t want to go to sleep for at least three hours.
‘I wouldn’t be in bed before two o’clock on a show day just because your adrenaline does not stop. So that is not conducive to family life.’
Brendan married model Zoe back in 2010, with the pair welcoming their first child, Aurelia, two years later. They had announced they were expecting another baby in September following a trip away to Mallorca, where the couple own a holiday home.
Toast: Brendan wet the baby’s head alongside golfer and pal Carly Booth at the TRIC Awards held at London’s Grosvenor House on March 13, celebrating 18 hours after Zoe gave birth
Meanwhile, fans were shocked when it was announced Brendan had been sacked by hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing after 13 years and 15 series on the show because of his ‘fiery personality’.
Insiders told MailOnline at the time: ‘Fiery Brendan was sacked after 13 years and 15 series on the show for creating negative press and for his on-air outbursts.’
But the television star showed his emotional side as he broke down in tears while discussing his sacking during an interview on Lorraine on rival channel ITV.
Dumped: Fans were shocked last month when it was announced Brendan had been sacked by hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing after 13 years and 15 series on the show