Strictly’s Mollie King and AJ Pritchard enjoy cosy lunch

They’ve set tongues wagging over the status of their relationship ever since being partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing.

And Mollie King, 30, continued to fuel speculation as she enjoyed a cosy lunch with her dance partner AJ Pritchard, 23, in between ballroom rehearsals in London on Wednesday.

The Saturdays’ singer happily chatted to AJ as they dined on a portion of crisps during their outing days ahead of the BBC stalwart’s semi-final.

 

Cosy: Mollie King, 30, continued to fuel speculation as she enjoyed a cosy lunch with her dance partner AJ Pritchard, 23, in between ballroom rehearsals in London on Wednesday

Looking relaxed, Mollie swapped her glittering dance costumes for a simple white jumper as her golden locks cascaded down her shoulders in a sleek style. 

Deep in conversation, the British beauty looked flawless as she accentuated her complexion with a touch of mascara and nude lip.

While in the restaurant, AJ couldn’t keep his eyes off Mollie as they chowed down amongst the rest of the eatery’s revellers. 

In another shot, the professional dancer appeared smitten by the Up hitmaker as he sat across from her in his black tee.

Chit chat: The Saturdays' singer happily chatted to AJ as they dined on a portion of crisps during their outing days ahead of the BBC stalwart's semi-final

Chit chat: The Saturdays’ singer happily chatted to AJ as they dined on a portion of crisps during their outing days ahead of the BBC stalwart’s semi-final

In good company: Looking relaxed, Mollie swapped her glittering dance costumes for a simple white jumper as her golden locks cascaded down her shoulders in a sleek style

In good company: Looking relaxed, Mollie swapped her glittering dance costumes for a simple white jumper as her golden locks cascaded down her shoulders in a sleek style

Chowing down: Deep in conversation, the British beauty looked flawless as she accentuated her complexion with a touch of mascara and nude lip

Chowing down: Deep in conversation, the British beauty looked flawless as she accentuated her complexion with a touch of mascara and nude lip

Leaving the restaurant, the pair wrapped up to combat the chilly temperature with Mollie donning a striking cream shearling lined coat. 

The stage star highlighted her slender pins in a pair of skintight black leggings as she navigated her way back to their dance studio in her grey trainers. 

Making sure to stay warm, she complemented the look with a wool hat while she chatted on the phone and clutched onto her hot beverage.

Mane attraction: AJ left his brown locks loose in a tousled style

Mane attraction: AJ left his brown locks loose in a tousled style

Catching up: Mollie looked happy to listen to AJ as they enjoyed a bite to eat

Catching up: Mollie looked happy to listen to AJ as they enjoyed a bite to eat

Chilled: The pair collectively looked at their phones while they waited for their food

Chilled: The pair collectively looked at their phones while they waited for their food

Complementing Mollie’s wrapped up appearance, AJ sported a grey ombre hued padded jacket.

The Stoke-on-Trent native donned a pair of black joggers and matching trainers as he walked alongside Mollie.

Their candid display comes as sources claim to have seen the duo ‘canoodling and even snogging’ after developing a romance which is an open secret among cast and crew.

Wrapped: Leaving the restaurant, the pair wrapped up to combat the chilly temperature with Mollie donning a striking cream shearling lined coat

Wrapped: Leaving the restaurant, the pair wrapped up to combat the chilly temperature with Mollie donning a striking cream shearling lined coat

Heating up: The stage star highlighted her slender pins in a pair of skintight black leggings as she navigated her way back to their dance studio in her grey trainers

Heating up: The stage star highlighted her slender pins in a pair of skintight black leggings as she navigated her way back to their dance studio in her grey trainers

Hot stuff: Making sure to stay warm, she complemented the look with a wool hat while she chatted on the phone and clutched onto her hot beverage

Hot stuff: Making sure to stay warm, she complemented the look with a wool hat while she chatted on the phone and clutched onto her hot beverage

An insider told The Sun: ‘They have been seen kissing, canoodling and even snogging while training. It’s still very early days and they are not officially dating or in a relationship, but there’s a real chemistry and attraction between them.

‘Everyone is talking about it backstage and they are desperate for them to become a couple.’

However the source added: ‘He is much younger than her and Mollie tends to go for older, more mature men.’ 

The pair prompted a wave of social media feedback after AJ, 23, appeared to kiss Mollie, 30, following their heated rumba during Saturday evening’s edition of the live show.

Yet Mollie previously hit out at claims she’s dating AJ, insisting they are just really good friends during an appearance on Thursday’s This Morning.

Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, she said: ‘No we are not together, promise! We get on so well. I think that’s maybe that’s why there are these rumours.’

She added: ‘We are literally like best friends. We spend so much time together. We’re training 12 hours a day and I still love spending every minute with him. It’s mad that you’re not sick of each other!

‘With Strictly they always like to think there’s a romance. Because we are both single, everyone loves a love story. We are loving the show so much. It’s the most incredible experience.’

She went on to add that she was pleased with how her dance skills have improved over the weeks, explaining: ‘I feel like I’ve really tried my best, we both have, to make me improve. That’s all I can do.’ 

Mollie famously dated model David Gandy and was said to have recovered from her split from the Dolce & Gabbana model by hooking up with Prince Harry although neither confirmed the union.

A source told the Daily Express: ‘It’s very early days for them but they’re head over heels.’

The news of Harry and Mollie’s romance came after they were spotted at Bunga Bunga club until 3am before heading home separately.

Harry has now found love with Meghan Markle, with the duo announcing their engagement in November. 



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