Strictly inseparable: Kristina Rihanoff and Joe Calzaghe leave rehearsals hand-in-hand

They've been inseparable in the last few weeks, doing little to dispel rumours that their dance partner relationship has developed into a romance.

And today Strictly Come Dancing stars Joe Calzaghe and Kristina Rihanoff kept tongues wagging as they exited rehearsals for the BBC1 show looking every inch the couple in love.

The pair looked completely at ease with each other as they held hands and Kristina beamed with joy as the boxer held her tenderly.