Lewis Hamilton showed off his chivalrous as he placed a gentle hand on girlfriend Kim Kardashian‘s back after enjoying a romantic date night in London on Thursday.
The billionaire reality star, 45, and the British F1 driver, 41, kicked off their romance in early 2026 – five years after her divorce from Kanye West, with whom she shares four children.
The couple continue to look more than loved-up as they stepped out for dinner at estiatorio Milos.
Kim showed off her curves in a cream and black bodycon dress, while Lewis looked casually cool in pinstripe trousers.
The Ferrari driver and the star of The Kardashians were spotted looked cozy in Paris in February but it wasn’t until June when they made their relationship Instagram official.
Since then, the couple have heavily featured one another on their respective social media pages, often sharing cute selfies and glimpses at their romantic getaways.
Lewis Hamilton showed off his chivalrous as he placed a gentle hand on girlfriend Kim Kardashian’s back after enjoying a romantic date night in London on Thursday
The billionaire reality star, 45, and the British F1 driver, 41, kicked off their romance in early 2026 – five years after her divorce from Kanye West , with whom she shares four children
Kim’s visit to London could suggest she might be cheering on her close friend and hairstylist Chris Appleton, who is making his dance debut in Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday.
The famed hairstylist, 43, is set to compete in the new series of the BBC show, and on Friday he shared on Instagram he’d received a present from Kim.
Chris posted a video on Instagram Stories that showed a bouquet of white roses that Kim had sent him, along with a card telling him to ‘break a leg’ when he takes to the Strictly floor.
The card read: ‘Break a leg, you got this, xo,’ with Chris captioning a video of the gift as ‘the sweetest surprise’.
While fans are no doubt hoping that Kim could make an appearance in the Strictly audience to cheer Chris on, he has shared that he’s already received advice from one of his famous friends.
Chris recently shared that Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause had her own words of wisdom, having competed on Strictly’s US counterpart Dancing With The Stars.
He said: ‘My friend Chrishell has done Dancing with The Stars in the US. The best piece of advice she gave me was to just have fun and enjoy every bit, because it goes so quickly.’
Strictly has gone through a massive shakeup for its 24th series. The show’s long-time hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly made the shock announcement they were quitting during last year’s series, heralding the start of the overhaul.
After months of rumours as to who would replace them, it was finally announced in May that seasoned presenter Emma Willis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and the show’s professional dancer Johannes Radebe had landed the gig.
The couple continue to look more than loved-up as they stepped out for dinner at estiatorio Milos
Kim showed off her curves in a cream and black bodycon dress, while Lewis looked casually cool in pinstripe trousers
The Ferrari driver and the star of The Kardashians were spotted looked cozy in Paris in February but it wasn’t until June when they made their relationship Instagram official
Since then, the couple have heavily featured one another on their respective social media pages, often sharing cute selfies and glimpses at their romantic getaways
Kim could be in London to cheer on her close friend and hairstylist Chris Appleton, who is making his dance debut in Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday
Kim wrapped her arm around Lewis as they departed the restaurant
She showcased her incredible physique in London
The pair have been close friends for many years, and fans are already hoping Kim could make an appearance in the Strictly audience to cheer Chris on
Strictly star Chris revealed a sweet gift he received from his close pal Kim as he prepares to make his dancefloor debut
In their first major interview this week, the hosts have explained how the new presenting format will work.
Explaining that having three presenters was a ‘wild card’ choice for producers, Emma, Josh and Strictly pro dancer Johannes have admitted the format is still ‘very open’ just weeks before the live shows are due to kick off.
‘There’s no like for like, so no one’s kind of replacing anybody and at the minute it’s all very kind of open,’ Emma told The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.
‘We’re having lots of production days where we go in and we play around and we’re kind of feeling each other out – well, they’re feeling us out really.’
Josh added to podcast host Richard Osman: ‘It’s going to be like total football, Richard. We’re going to be moving everywhere.’
Emma also clarified that Johannes ‘definitely’ won’t be in a ‘backstage roving reporter’ role as some insiders previously suggested.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC iPlayer and BBC One at 7.25pm on Saturday, September 19.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2026: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
LACEY TURNER
AGE: 38
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Playing Stacey Slater on BBC’s EastEnders
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’m so excited and terrified at the same time but I’ve had so many friends do Strictly and I thought it was about time that I plunked up the courage and made my way onto that dance floor.’
DELTA GOODREM
AGE: 41
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Played Nina Tucker in Neighbours and has released eight music albums
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career – from tv, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I’ve never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor!’
CACH MERCER
AGE: 25
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Won Love Island 2025 and is a TikTok influencer
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I have grown up watching the show with my family and am so excited to now be part of the cast. Dancing is a huge passion of mine and I can’t wait to learn Ballroom and do the Foxtrot for the first time!’
DAME SARAH STOREY
AGE: 48
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Britain’s most successful Paralympian
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘Embarking on a new challenge so soon after stepping down as an athlete is hugely exciting.’
BETHANY ANTONIA
AGE: 28
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Plays Lady Baela Targaryen in House of the Dragon
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I have grown up watching Strictly, and I am so excited to take the challenge on and (hopefully!) learn a new skill.’
GRAEME ‘THE DOGFATHER’ HALL
AGE: 59
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hosts Channel 5 series Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I have watched the show for years, so to be a part of it feels like a very exciting challenge, albeit more than a bit nerve-wracking!’
TABBY STOECKER
AGE: 25
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Olympic champion skeleton racer
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can’t wait to get stuck in!’
MELANIE WALTERS
AGE: 64
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Playing Gwen West in BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘Performing in Pantomime for the last 15 years, my Strictly ‘fix’ has always been watching in a dressing room rather than my front room.’
DANI DYER
AGE: 30
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Winning Love Island and being the daughter of actor Danny Dyer
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September! I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one!’
CHRIS APPLETON
AGE: 43
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hairdresser to the stars – including Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience. I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new.’
WILL BEST
AGE: 41
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Hosts Big Brother and previously TV
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I’ve been lucky to do lots of live telly before, but absolutely nothing like this. And I cannot wait!’
JAIME WINSTONE
AGE: 41
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Starring in films such as Kidulthood and Tomb Raider
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me.’
SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS
AGE: 44
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Footballer who played for the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘Strictly is definitely outside my comfort zone, but I’m super excited to get started and really looking forward to the challenge!’
LAWRENCE ROBB
AGE: 34
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Plays Mackenzie Boyd on ITV’s Emmerdale
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I can’t quite believe that I am going to be getting my dancing shoes on this September on one of my favourite shows of all time!’
JOHN NELLIS
AGE: 33
BEST KNOWN FOR?: Face of a popular football-focused YouTube channel
WHY STRICTLY?: ‘I can’t wait to meet everyone, learn a new skill and, hopefully, be much better at family parties by the end of it!’
