The couple have been shrouded in reports that their partnership has turned into the love story of the series, which was finally addressed by Mollie and AJ’s co-stars.
The Saturdays singer was showered with praise for her Quick Step to Rihanna’s Umbrella tonight before they were met with a rapturous welcome in the gallery by their rivals.
While talking to host Claudia Winkleman, the entire Strictly Come Dancing cast began chanting: “Kiss, kiss, kiss!”
Claudia teased: “They’re all shouting kiss. We’d all like it! Okay, we’ll wait for the wrap.”
Clearly realising she may have dropped them in it, Claudia tried to divert attention away from the background roars.
“That is your first nine. Week 10 and it’s your highest score,” she enthused, before caving in. “They really are shouting ‘kiss’, we’ll ignore them.”
As the pair giggled away, their friends continued: “Do it now!”
During a particularly eventful Strictly Come Dancing, Debbie McGee was once again the talk of the town after her near-perfect Argentine tango.
After earning a well-earned 38 points from the judges, Giovanni Pernice shouted at his rivals.
Strictly Come Dancing continues tomorrow at 7.20pm on BBC One.