PICTURED: Danny Cipriani puts on a cosy display with Strictly’s Jowita Przystal as they hug at their first training session for the Christmas special – days after announcing his split from wife Victoria

These are the pictures of Danny Cipriani and Jowita Przystal looking cosy as they left their first training session for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special on Wednesday. 

The former rugby player, 36, has thrown himself into rehearsals, just days after announcing his split from his wife Victoria. 

Jowita, 29, meanwhile, is thought to be single after splitting from Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice, 33, earlier this year. 

And Danny and Jowita, who will be partnered together for the one-off festive show, 29, seemed to be getting on well in their first meeting. 

Sources claimed the pair could be a ‘sizzling pairing,’ and will spend many hours together during two weeks of rehearsals before their performance. 

These are the pictures of Danny Cipriani and Jowita Przystal looking cosy as they left their first training session for the Strictly Christmas special on Wednesday

Staying busy: The former rugby player, 36, has thrown himself into rehearsals, just days after announcing his split from his wife Victoria

All over: Last week, MailOnline exclusively revealed that Danny and his wife Victoria called time on their marriage a fortnight ago following a series of ‘difficult’ rows

The pair were pictured saying a warm goodbye with a close hug as they said goodbye before hopping into their waiting cars. 

According to reports, Danny’s participation in the Christmas special, which will air on Christmas Day, is a trial to see how well he could do if he wanted to take part in the series next year. 

An insider told The Sun: ‘BBC bosses must have had some idea it would be a sizzling pairing on the dancefloor, but on a personal level probably didn’t expect them to get so close, so soon.

‘They join a long line of stars and pros who’ve found themselves growing closer as a result of long, intimate sessions in the rehearsal studio.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Danny and Strictly Come Dancing for comment.

Danny is one of six stars taking part in this year’s Strictly Christmas Special, joining Keisha Buchanan, Tillie Amartey, Sally Nugent, Dan Snow and Jamie Borthwick.

He said: ‘I’ve always enjoyed the concept of Strictly Come Dancing, it wasn’t something I ever thought I’d do. 

‘After addressing my own ideas and beliefs, I am very much looking forward to expressing myself through dance with no limitations. 

‘Strictly brings joy to everyone’s living rooms, being a part of that for Christmas Day will be special.’

Bonding: Danny and Jowita, who will be partnered together for the one-off festive show, 29, seemed to be getting on well in their first meeting

Competitive: Sources claimed the pair could be a ‘sizzling pairing,’ and will spend many hours together during two weeks of rehearsals before their performance

Rehearsals: Jowita looked at her phone as they said their goodbyes 

Keep dancing: Danny held his out to the car as they left rehearsals 

Farewell: The pair were pictured saying a warm goodbye with a close hug as they said goodbye before hopping into their waiting cars

Single: Jowita, meanwhile, is thought to be single after splitting from Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice earlier this year (pictured together on the show last year) 

Practice: The pair shared their first photo together ahead of the festive special, which is just weeks away

Last week, MailOnline exclusively revealed Danny and his wife Victoria called time on their relationship a fortnight ago following a series of ‘difficult’ rows over text messages on his phone.

At the time, Danny released a statement to announce the news, telling his Instagram followers he ‘only wished the best’ for his ex. 

Since then, Victoria has announced that shockingly, she was ‘made aware of the situation at the same time as the public’ in a now deleted post. 

The media personality opened up about the difficult time and apologised for her ’emotionally charge response.’

She wrote: ‘Danny publicly announced our split without any prior notice or discussion with me. I was made aware of the situation at the same time as the public, and this has caused me a great deal of pain. 

‘I apologise if my reactions and responses have seemed reactive or emotionally charged. 

‘The truth is, I am still going through a difficult time, and it is challenging for me to see Danny speaking about our separation publicly while I have not yet found the strength to process it, adjust or heal. 

Friendly: Danny and Jowita shared a cosy hug as they said their farewells 

Technology: The pair both looked at their phones at one point 

Close: An insider said: ‘ BBC bosses must have had some idea it would be a sizzling pairing on the dancefloor, but on a personal level probably didn’t expect them to get so close, so soon’

Talent: According to reports, Danny’s participation in the Christmas special, which will air on Christmas Day, is a trial to see how well he could do if he wanted to take part in the 2024 series

Getting on well: Danny and Jowita shared a hug as they headed home after training 

Drama: Since their split was announced, Victoria has said, she was ‘made aware of the situation at the same time as the public’ in a now deleted post

Victoria concluded: ‘I really don’t want to be caught up in the fanfare. Sorry for any hurt I have caused.’ 

It comes after she allegedly had a furious spat with model Isa Yasmijn after she saw her husband chatting to Isa at an event.

Victoria is said to have confronted fitness trainer Isa at the event before later finding the messages shared with Isa and other women.

It is claimed there was nearly a scrap between Victoria and Isa at a November 4 event hosted by rugby player Danny and self-help guru Garrett Kramer at the Four Seasons in London’s Mayfair.

A source told The Sun: ‘Something was different about him. Normally Danny only has eyes for Vic but he wasn’t giving her half the attention he usually would.’

They added: ‘It was like he didn’t really want her there. When they got to the talk, Danny was playing the crowds. 

Update: Victoria has announced that shockingly, she was ‘made aware of the situation at the same time as the public’ in a now deleted post

Oopsy: In a blunder, Danny claimed they were separating after four years of marriage – when their wedding day was two years ago

Furious: Victoria is said to have confronted fitness trainer Isa (pictured) at the event before later finding the messages shared with Isa and other women

‘Vic noticed he was looking at other women including Isa, chatting them up, and alarm bells started going off.’

MailOnline has contacted Danny’s representatives for comment.  

The couple, who married in April 2021, are set to call in divorce lawyers after they parted a fortnight ago.

A source in their inner circle and close to the couple revealed that up until the summer, all had been well in the marriage.

But the source added: ‘Victoria had been increasingly unhappy over the last few months. Things got tense and then she saw some text messages on his phone and it led to some difficult rows between them and they have now split up.’

The former England rugby ace has moved out of their Kent home and is staying at another address, although he has been seen visiting there over the last week, the source added.

‘They are both devastated at the breakdown of their marriage’ the source said.

Danny released a statement after the split, telling his 221,000 Instagram followers that he ‘only wished the best’ for his ex. 

But in a blunder, he claimed they were separating after four years of marriage – when their wedding day was two years ago. 

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