Ross King, the 63-year-old showbiz guru and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, has long kept his personal life under wraps. But in a rare and heartfelt moment, the Lorraine star opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Bridget, who made a 5,000-mile journey from Los Angeles to cheer him on as he took to the Strictly dance floor. Competing alongside celebrities like Love Island’s Amber Davies, Neighbours icon Stefan Dennis, and Geordie Shore’s Vicky Pattison, Ross brought charm and humor to his cha-cha-cha performance with professional partner Jowita Przystal, but it was his candid comments about his love life that stole the spotlight.
After delivering his routine to Katy Perry’s California Gurls, Ross quipped about Bridget’s transatlantic trip, saying, “It’s so lovely that my girlfriend flew all the way, 5,000 miles. I said, ‘Come tonight, Bridget,’ because there might not be too many of these!” The lighthearted remark hinted at his awareness of the competition’s stakes, as his performance landed him at the bottom of the leaderboard with just 10 points from judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, and Anton Du Beke. Fans on X were quick to speculate, with one writing, “Ross King is giving first out energy,” and another noting, “Far too much standing about in Ross’s routine. Likely to be first out this year on this evidence…”
Despite the mixed reception to his dancing, Ross’s comments about Bridget radiated warmth and optimism. Just days before, he appeared on Kaye Adams’s How To Be 60 podcast, where he shared more about his life in LA and his deep affection for Bridget. “I love LA,” he told the Loose Women star. “It would take a lot to take me away from LA. I’ve got a great life there. I’ve got a beautiful, lovely girlfriend, Bridget. We have a great time there. So it’s very much home.” His words painted a picture of a man content with his life across the pond, far from his Scottish roots.
Ross’s romantic journey hasn’t been without its twists. Previously married to Brianna Deutsch from 2015 to 2022 and to Charley King from 1999 to 2006, he remains open to love’s possibilities. When asked about the prospect of a third marriage, he responded with a twinkle of optimism: “Never say never again. How about that? I’m a great believer in love.” Reflecting on his past, he added, “It’s certainly not one of those things, having been married twice before. Either I’m really bad at it, or I could be really good at it in the future, I don’t know. It depends which way you look at it: The glass is half full or the glass is half empty.” With Bridget, he feels “very, very fortunate,” describing her as “absolutely brilliant in every way.”
Beyond his love life, Ross’s zest for living shines through. He spoke of his plans to keep working and embracing every moment, saying, “If I continue to be as healthy, to continue to work in some way, shape, or form, I’ve certainly got no intentions of ever not working. I’m in a very fortunate position. I’ve got enough money now for the rest of my life—if I die next Tuesday! But apart from that, you appreciate every single moment.” His humor and gratitude underscore a man who, despite the pressures of Strictly and the public eye, remains grounded and hopeful.