Strictly fans go wild over Kai Widdrington's new look as he's paired with Delta Goodrem
"Lord have mercy!"Strictly fans went wild for Kai Widdrington’s new look during last night’s launch show (Saturday, September 19).
The dancer, 31, returned for his sixth season on the show, where he found out he was paired with Australian singer Delta Goodrem.
Kai Widdrington’s new look sends Strictly fans wild
Last night saw Kai debut a new look on the show.
The dancer, who joined the hit programme back in 2021, now has curly hair, much to fans’ delight!
The star usually has shorter hair, which he slicks back.
Taking to X, fans gushed over his new look.
“KAI WITH THE CURLS [hot emojis] lord have mercy,” one fan gushed. “KAI LOOKS SO GOOD WITH THE CURLS,” another wrote.
“Kai #curlyhair #blimey,” a third said.
Another fan shared a picture of Kai with his curls, and an older picture of the star.
“A moment for Kai’s glow up, please. He looks years younger,” they wrote.
Kai and Delta Goodrem team-up delights fans
Fans were also thrilled with the fact that Kai had been paired up with Australian singer Delta.
Some fans have even tipped the duo to go all the way to the final!
“Delta and Kai!!!! What a pairing,” one fan gushed on X.
“Kai & Delta. I’M SHAKING,” another said.
“Kai and Delta are gonna be amazing,” a third wrote. “Delta can’t half move!! She’s naturally gifted with rhythm; I think her paired with Kai is a force to be reckoned with. I see them in the finals. I’m calling it,” another added.
Lacey Turner tipped to lift the Glitterball Trophy
However, Kai may miss out on the Glitterball Trophy if fan predictions turn out to be correct.
After seeing Lacey Turner paired up with Vito Coppola on last night’s show, fans have predicted that they’ll be winning the show come December.
“Lacey Turner for the mf win!” one fan tweeted at the time.
“MOTHER LACEY SHE’S TAKING THE WHOLE THING,” another wrote.
“OUR WINNERS OF SCD 2026 RIGHT HERE! TEAM LITO ALL THE WAY!” a third gushed.
Strictly continues next Saturday (September 26) from 6.15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
