Strictly Come Dancing always delivers a few unexpected moments, but this weekend, it wasn’t just the dance moves that had fans talking.
Ross King, the 63-year-old showbiz correspondent, made his ballroom debut with a cha-cha-cha—and in the process, introduced the world to his stunning girlfriend, Bridget.
Cameras Pan to a Glamorous Mystery Woman
While Ross twirled across the dance floor with professional partner Jowita to Katy Perry’s California Gurls, the cameras cut to the audience.
There sat Bridget, looking effortlessly elegant in a strapless black dress beside his sister Elaine.
Viewers lit up social media almost instantly, shocked to discover Ross had a partner—something he’s kept very private until now.
A Public Shoutout to Bridget
Ross made sure to acknowledge Bridget during the live show.
Beaming, he told host Claudia Winkleman how much it meant that she’d flown more than 5,000 miles from Los Angeles just to cheer him on.
“You have to come,” he joked to her earlier, “because there might not be many of these.”
Ross Opens Up About His Relationship
The reveal comes just days after Ross spoke candidly about Bridget on Kaye Adams’ How To Be 60 podcast.
He described his life in Los Angeles with her as “home,” saying: “I’ve got a beautiful, lovely girlfriend. We have a great time there. I feel very fortunate with Bridget that I’ve found someone absolutely brilliant in every way.”
He confirmed the couple have been together nearly three years.
His Past Marriages and Lessons in Love
Ross has been married twice before. He wed actress Charley (Helen Charlotte Way) in 1999, though they divorced in 2006.
In 2015, he married Brianna Deutsch in a star-studded ceremony that included Gary Barlow performing at the reception.
That marriage quietly ended in 2022, but Ross insists he still believes in love, telling the podcast: “Never say never again.
Either I’m bad at it or maybe I’ll be brilliant at it one day—but I’m a glass-half-full person.”
Fans React to Ross’s New Romance
As soon as Bridget appeared onscreen, viewers flooded X (formerly Twitter) with reactions.
Comments ranged from surprise—“Did Ross King just say girlfriend???”—to playful teasing about the glamorous partner at his side.
Some even joked she looked far younger, sparking plenty of online chatter.
Life in Los Angeles
Originally from Glasgow, Ross has spent much of his life in Los Angeles, where he first moved in 2000.
He’s carved out a successful career as a correspondent, weather presenter, and even actor, appearing in films such as The Day After Tomorrow and Half Past Dead.
For him, LA represents opportunity and happiness. “It would take a lot to move me away,” he admitted, praising his lifestyle there with Bridget.
A Career Filled with Big Names
Beyond television, Ross has mingled with Hollywood’s elite, worked alongside household names, and even written novels.
His wedding to Brianna brought together friends like Gerard Butler, Patsy Palmer, Jackie Collins, and Gary Barlow, highlighting just how deeply rooted he is in showbiz circles.
A Strictly Journey Just Beginning
Though Ross’s cha-cha-cha didn’t score high with the judges—earning just 10 out of 40 points—his debut was memorable for another reason.
His warm personality, heartfelt dedication to Bridget, and his willingness to step far outside his comfort zone made him one of the night’s most talked-about contestants.
The Man Behind the Glitter
For all his glitzy career highlights, Ross King still sees himself as a “kid from Knightswood in Glasgow,” living a dream every time he looks out at the Hollywood sign from his LA home.
Now, with Strictly on his calendar and Bridget by his side, he seems ready to embrace both the sparkle of the ballroom and the stability of love.