EX-STRICTLY pro Vincent Simone has fuelled romance rumours between Pete Wicks and Jowita Pryzstalafter fans spotted their explosive chemistry.

It comes just days after Towie star Pete, 35, was pictured looking cosy with Love Island legend MauraHiggins in a London pub.

Pete Wicks has been paired with Jowita Pryzstal on StrictlyCredit: Rex

They fanned the flames of romance rumours with a steamy dance on SaturdayCredit: BBC

Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins have been spotted on datesCredit: Instagram

But Pete insists he’s still singleCredit: Peter Jordan

Vincent Simone took part in seven series of the show with stars including Rachel StevensCredit: PA:Press Association

Italian dancer Vincent is convinced “something’s going on” between Pete and Jowita and he certainly knows what he’s talking about having witnessed a number of romances flourishing between celebrities and Strictly’s dancers over the years.

The pro, who appeared on the BBC series from 2006 until 2012, has been keeping a close eye on the current series and delivered a telling verdict on Pete and Jowita’s undeniable chemistry.

Speaking to 10bet, he said: “I think the two of them are just gorgeous and I felt, after watching them, ‘Hello! There’s something going on here’.

“I would love a bit of romance on the show!”

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Pete and Jowita have sparked rumours of a romance and fanned the flames as they appeared to kiss on Saturday night during a sizzling performance.

Even Strictly judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas noticed the pair’s chemistry, and both commented on it in their critiques.Vincent admitted you can fall in love quite quickly on the dancefloor, adding: “Pasha Kovalev got married to Rachel Riley.

“Gorka Marquez got married (to Gemma Atkinson). Flavia Cacace got married (to Jimi Mistry).

“They’re both absolutely gorgeous. If they’re both single and spending so much time together, then why not go for it?

“We’ve seen people from the show get married in the past.Watch moment Peter Wicks ‘kisses’ Jowita during very intimate performance amid romance rumours”Maybe Pete and Jowita could follow in their footsteps?”If you can fall in love while learning how to dance like a professional, there’s nothing better than that. I would love to see a good romance on the show this year.”

Last weekend, Pete ad Jowita were pictured in matching outfits talking a stroll through an Essex park.They were walking Pete’s French bulldogs and at one point paused for a hug.Meanwhile, Pete and Maura have insisted they are just friends despite being pictured snogging in public in August.On Monday, new photos emerged showing the pair “all over each other” while out at a London pub over the weekend.

Pete recently said he ‘loved’ Strictly partner JowitaCredit: Getty

Pete and Jowita played up to romance rumours with several near kisses in Saturday’s performance

Maura and Pete were spotted in a cosy embrace in AugustCredit: The Sun

Pete, right, and Maura were again picture looking cosy at a pub in London over the weekendCredit: The Sun

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