Balvinder Sopal and Julian Caillon (Image: PA)

One of Strictly Come Dancing's newest professional dancers, Julian Caillon , aged 30, has opened up about the programme's infamous 'curse', which generates endless speculation about contestants' romantic entanglements each series.

The notorious 'Strictly curse' describes the phenomenon whereby taking part in the BBC programme – whether as a celebrity participant or professional dancer – can potentially jeopardise existing romantic relationships.

This 'curse' has been at the centre of Strictly discussions in recent years, with several professional dancers and celebrity contestants forming romantic connections after meeting on the programme, such as Gemma Atkinson with Gorka Marquez, and Joe Sugg with Dianne Buswell, who is now expect

See Full Page