Two Strictly Come Dancing stars are said to be caught in a tense feud, and there’s “no going back”.

Two warring Strictly Come Dancing stars have “no way of coming back.” Nancy Xu appeared distinctly unimpressed last weekend when it emerged that Carlos Gu had triumphed in the series with Lioness Karen Carney.The 34-year-old who previously regarded Carlos, 32, as a lifelong mate has been embroiled in a bitter row with him since last year, following allegations that the duo had fallen out. Yet whilst Carlos appeared ecstatic after securing victory on the programme, everyone seemed delighted for him – except Nancy.

Sources now suggest there is “no coming back” for the former childhood chums, reports the Mirror. However, Carlos has previously maintained there has been no rift between them, instead claiming that “friends argue”.

“It was painfully obvious that Nancy was the only person not completely elated about Carlos’s win,” a source told The Sun. They continued: “Everybody was hoping the pair had put their issues behind them, but the feud is more potent than ever. It’s a real shame she couldn’t even feign happiness.

Strictly’s Carlos and Nancy have been friends since they were kids (Image: Instagram)

“The fear is that there will be no coming back from that reaction, and the divide between them will just continue to grow.”

Last year, the two performers unfollowed each other on social media, with reports suggesting they had refused to communicate with one another. Carlos was reportedly devastated that he didn’t receive a partner for the 2024 series of Strictly, whilst Nancy was concentrating on her partner, Shayne Ward.

However, Carlos rubbished the rumours, stating: “We’re fine. We’ve been friends since childhood, and friends argue, we’re too close and are like brother and sister to completely fall out.”

This year, though, it was Nancy who was left without a celebrity partner. She subsequently revealed to fans she was “disappointed” by the news.

Speaking on social media, she said: “In the very, very beginning, when I just received the messages, it did upset me, and I did feel disappointed.

“Coming from China, arriving in this country, all I wanted was to achieve my dream. Strictly has given me such a big platform to allow me to show my skills, show my talent. Of course, I [felt left out] this year, but I’m good. Because I’m still part of the Strictly family.

“This year, you will possibly hear my voice more than ever because I will give all my energy to supporting my Strictly family. I will be there cheering for them. Also, you will see me on It Takes Two, Morning Live – those are good things.”

Meanwhile, Carlos revealed this year, admitting that he had been “self-centred” before being paired with Karen. He continued to explain that he wasn’t appreciative of having a partner last year due to this attitude.