In pictures obtained by The Sun , the former rugby star was seen gazing at his dance partner after the pair finished a day of training for the upcoming Christmas Special.

Carlos and his celebrity dance partner Angela Scanlon gave a beautiful performance in Blackpool last Saturday wowing all the judges - except for Craig Revel Horwood

The final faces have been revealed

Cipriani is one of six celebrities who will be attempting to impress the judges on Christmas Day

Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon and partner Kai Widdrington were booted from the competition last weekend, but many claimed she was always going to make it to the iconic weekend in Blackpool.

Craig Revel Horwood has been asked a cheeky request by Strictly Come Dancing professional Carlos Gu after he failed to give them a 10 for their "wonderful" Argentine Tango

Strictly judge was quizzed over whether veteran broadcaster Angela Rippon, 79, was ‘kept’ in the dancing show until iconic Blackpool week

BBC Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has taken a stance when asked about the professions

Strictly Come Dancing judging panel back in 2021 after nearly two decades of being a professional dancer on the show since its inception in 2004.

The festive episode of the BBC dancing show will air on Christmas day itself and is a beloved tradition for many.

The full line-up of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 has officially been revealed. 

All the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 celebrities have been announced from a rugby star to a Sugarbabe, a BBC Breakfast star and a EastEnders icon

Dan Snow, Sally Nugent, and Jamie Borthwick are the first celebrities confirmed for Strictly's festive special.

This year's festive show features stars from the world of sport, music, TV and beyond.

Tillie Amartey, Danny Cipriani and Keisha Buchanan are three of six stars battling it out this festive season

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the final three celebrities who will be taking part in its festive special on BBC One on Christmas Day.

'Tis the season!

STRICTLY Come Dancing has revealed its full Christmas special line-up – and it’s going to be a cracker. Whether you’re a sports fan, music aficionado, telly lover or history buff,…