Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope has been dating actress Rachel Maya Lopez for around eight years

Lewis Cope has revealed his long-term girlfriend has been helping to keep him in tip-top condition while he is on Strictly . ‌

The Emmerdale star has been strutting his stuff alongside seasoned professional Katya Jones on the BBC ballroom show, impressing the judges with his moves. ‌

Lewis has now opened up about how his actress partner, Rachel Maya Lopez, has been ensuring he stays in peak condition for his demanding training sessions. The pair have been an item for around eight years, though they tend to avoid the spotlight of red carpet events, preferring to spend their downtime globe-trotting and discovering new places. ‌

Speaking to OK! about his girlfriend's react

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