Professional dancer Kai Widdrington has revealed that he got himself “into a bit of trouble” following a comment he made to his partner, reality-star turned dancer Vicky Pattison, on the current series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Kai is paired with Vicky in this year’s competition and together they have quickly become fan-favourites. However, despite their evident chemistry and strong performances, Kai admitted on the spin-off show It Takes Two that a throwaway remark caused a moment of awkwardness between them. (Original article: Joey Crutchley, 5 Nov 2025 / updated 6 Nov 2025)

The Trouble

During the episode of It Takes Two that aired on Wednesday, 5 November, host Janette Manrara asked Kai and Vicky to watch back footage of their rehearsal ahead of their upcoming Tango. When Janette asked Kai whether he was happy with how things were looking, Kai responded:

“I said this last week, and I got myself into a bit of bother. I went: ‘She looks great but she looks even better now!’”

Vicky laughed and responded: “He got in trouble for that one!” Kai admitted, albeit embarrassed: “I sound so bad, but the same story, it is even better now!” (Original article)

The remark, though well-intentioned, evidently crossed a line and led to a lighthearted rebuke — indicating how sensitive communication can be, even among dance partners.

The Partnership & Performance

Vicky and Kai recently performed an American Smooth to Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” for the Halloween special, with Vicky dressed up as a white witch. The performance was well received by viewers and judges alike, netting a total score of 31 — and judge Motsi Mabuse even remarked that she could see Vicky making it to the final. (Original article)

Looking ahead, the pair are preparing to take to the floor in the upcoming week with a Tango. On the show, they watched rehearsals together; Janette cheered: “Look at you! Come on, surely you’re happy with that,” to which Vicky replied, “You think?!” (Original article)

Additional Context & Recent Developments

Vicky Pattison has opened up about the pressure and nerves she’s been experiencing this season. She admitted to feeling “riddled with anxiety” just hours before her debut live show, despite being paired with Kai — whom she described as “absolutely over the moon” to work with because of his patience and teaching ability. (The Sun)

“I am absolutely over the moon to be paired with Kai… I know how much of a phenomenal dancer and teacher he is and he is already helping me so much with my confidence and nerves.” (The Sun, 20 Sept 2025)

Furthermore, Vicky revealed that wardrobe issues caused major stress during one live show rehearsal. She said her headdress detached from her wig and fell over her face mid-routine, leaving her “so stressed out and angry”. (The Independent)

“Saturday was just like a disaster from start to finish… the head piece just totally… fell over my face.” (Pattison, podcast interview)

Kai Widdrington himself has a strong pedigree on Strictly Come Dancing: prior to this season, he won the Christmas Special in 2024 dancing a Cha-Cha with drag-artist Tayce, and this season marks his return with a celebrity partner after not being paired last year. (Wikipedia)

Why This Matters

This little anecdote about Kai’s innocuous remark is a micro-example of how the portrayal and behind-the-scenes dynamics of dance partnerships can captivate viewers. The friendship, mutual respect, tension and banter between partners become part of the storytelling that keeps shows like Strictly compelling. Kai’s comment, and the reaction to it, shows how even off-hand compliments or jokes can ripple in a high-profile environment of live performance, audience scrutiny and social media buzz.

In short: while Vicky and Kai are clearly performing well and building momentum, this moment of “trouble” signals the human side of the competition — the little blips, the interplay, the comedy, and the pressure behind the glamour.

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Sources:

• The Independent: Vicky Pattison on wardrobe malfunction and nerves.

• The Sun: Vicky Pattison on being “over the moon” with Kai and on nerves ahead of the show.

• Wikipedia: Kai Widdrington biography and Strictly record.