AJ Pritchard is friends with Mollie King

AJ Pritchard will be friends with Mollie King "for life."

The \'Strictly Come Dancing\' professional was rumoured to be dating the Saturdays singer after their on-screen chemistry was picked up by fans while they were partnered for the ballroom and latin show last year, but the 23-year-old dancer is adamant their relationship is purely platonic and he hopes they can work together again in the future.

Speaking to OK! magazine, AJ said: "We\'re just great friends for life. That\'s all it was and that\'s what it will always be ... It was fantastic that all of the fans got behind us so much on the show and supported us. You never know what could happen in the future. If we crossed paths again for work then that would be fantastic."

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And, although he\'s very focused on his work at the moment, AJ won\'t turn away love if it happens to come his way but he wants to make sure his career doesn\'t suffer.

He explained: "I am single, but very much focused on my career and making sure I\'m always improving. I\'m very young, so for me, it\'s all about trying to learn new skills and keep myself focused. If something happens then something happens but I try not to forced things or make them happen. I just let them happen."

But AJ has a strict criteria when it comes to the ladies he dates.

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He said: "As long as that person has a great personality then I\'m happy.

"I think if somebody hasn\'t got a great personality then you can\'t spend time with them, so it\'s got to be at the top of the list."