Strictly star Jowita Przystal in secret romance with EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick after former partner Pete Wicks let slip their close bond
Strictly star Jowita Przystal in secret romance with EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick after former partner Pete Wicks let slip their close bond
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Strictly star Jowita Przystał had a fling with EastEnders' actor Jamie Borthwick during filming of the BBC show, MailOnline has been told. The pair, who first met when Jamie won the Strictly Christmas special in 2023, became romantically involved last year as they competed for the glitter ball trophy with their respective partners.
![[The pair became romantically involved last year as they competed for the glitter ball trophy with their respective partners (pictured in June 2023)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/27/14/94561575-14329577-The_pair_became_romantically_involved_last_year_as_they_competed-m-2_1737989797043.jpg)
They continue to remain close while performing up and down the country on the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour, which sees Jamie, 30, paired with Michelle Tsiakkas while Jowita joins the lineup of professional dancers. Jowita, 30, reached the Strictly semifinal with former TOWIE favourite Pete Wicks and the pair were rumoured to have 'grown close' throughout their time on the show.
![[They continue to remain close while performing on the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour, which sees Jamie paired with Michelle Tsiakkas while Jowita joins the lineup of professional dancers]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/27/12/94557741-14329577-image-a-13_1737982722472.jpg)
But MailOnline can reveal that it was soap star Jamie who caught Jowita's eye and their relationship became a running joke between the Strictly cast. Pete even cheekily referred to Jowita's closeness with Jamie when she appeared on his Staying Relevant podcast, admitting the Polish dancer would have preferred the actor as her Strictly partner.
![[Jamie and Jowita were pictured giggling together last Monday evening in Sheffield after having a meal at Miller and Carter with the Strictly cast]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/27/15/94563139-14329577-image-a-8_1737991882979.jpg)
Strictly star Jowita Przystał had a fling with EastEnders' actor Jamie Borthwick during filming of the BBC show, MailOnline has been told. The pair became romantically involved last year as they competed for the glitter ball trophy with their respective partners (pictured in June 2023).
