Who Is Lauren Jaine? Strictly Star Nikita Kuzmin's Girlfriend

Nikita Kuzmin and Dani Dyer topped the week 7 leaderboard on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 with 36 points, according to Wikipedia. While the pro dancer chases the Glitterball, his girlfriend, model Lauren Jaine, is never far from his mind. Here's everything we know about her.

Who is Lauren Jaine?

Lauren Jaine is a model and Nikita Kuzmin's girlfriend. "While not much is known about Lauren, it's clear from her Instagram page that she's a Durham University graduate," Hello! reported. Yahoo reported in December 2023 that she had moved to London the year before.

She shares glimpses of their life on Instagram, where she posts as @lauren.jaine. After a December 2023 trip to Winter Wonderland, she summed up their dynamic. "I wanted rides, Nikita didn't want any rides. So we went on all the rides :)" she wrote, as Yahoo reported.

When did Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine start dating?

In June 2023, according to Hello!, which reported that Nikita confirmed the date himself. The relationship only became public in October 2023, when Nikita posted a mirror photo of the two of them and a video of them out shopping, Yahoo reported.

On 26 June 2026 he marked the milestone with a black and white photo of Lauren. "3 years together. I love you Bibble," he wrote, as Brit Brief reported. "Aww I love you both," fellow Strictly pro Karen Hauer replied.

What did Lauren say when Nikita went into Celebrity Big Brother?

She cheered him on. When he entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in March 2024, she posted a message for him. "The secret is out! As much as I'm going to miss this crazy boy, I'm so excited for him to be part of this amazing experience. The gattos and I will be watching every single night!!!!" she wrote, as Hello! reported.

Nikita revealed her parting advice. "She just said behave... She just said have fun. Obviously I'll miss her. I'll miss my girlfriend, I'll miss my family. I'll miss my cats, I'll miss my friends," he told The Sun, as Yahoo reported. "I have a beautiful relationship and there is no reason for me to be interested or anything else in anyone," he added.

What did Lauren Jaine say about the "Strictly curse"?

Hello! reported in October 2025, while Nikita was partnered with Amber Davies, that Lauren had posted a statement on social media about the so-called Strictly curse, asking fans to be "respectful" of the professional dancers' real partners.

She is not the only Strictly partner who has had to live alongside the show's spotlight. Some couples even share the dance floor, like Amy Dowden's husband and dance partner Ben Jones.

Are Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine married?

Not yet, but Nikita has made his intentions clear. "In a couple of years, I'd love to marry Lauren. It's just a gorgeous moment. I'm a very romantic person and feel really lucky to have found her," he told Heat magazine, as Bang Showbiz reported in March 2026.

They don't quite agree on the guest list. "Lauren would love a huge wedding, but I'd want a private one. We'll definitely have to come to an agreement because I don't have the money for 1,000 people!" he said.

He had already hinted at a proposal to OK! magazine in December 2025. "I'm hopeful that one day she'll say yes! We recently watched a video of a wedding in South Africa and were quite moved by it. So, why not?" he said, as Bang Showbiz reported.

Do Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine have kids?

No, but they have a busy household. In February 2026 they welcomed a long-haired Chihuahua called Mabel. "Our dream finally came true and we're proud parents of our little girl, Mabel," Nikita announced, as Brit Brief reported. They also have cats, Leo and Bagheera, and five kittens, according to Bang Showbiz.

Children may come later. "Hopefully, one day, we'll be lucky enough to have more than one kid," Nikita told Heat, as Bang Showbiz reported.

Where do Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine live?

In London, where they live together, Hello! reported in October 2025. Nikita has described what makes their life at home work. "It's less about what we do and more about simply being together and respecting each other's space," he said, as Bang Showbiz reported.

Are Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine still together?

Yes. There has been no report of a split, and his anniversary post in June 2026 celebrated three years together. Brit Brief reported that the couple "frequently appear on each other's social media."

How old is Lauren Jaine?

Her exact date of birth has not been published. Hello! described her as 23 in 2025, and Bang Showbiz as 24 in March 2026. Nikita was 28 at that time, according to Bang Showbiz.