By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline
Published: 12:15 GMT, 19 February 2019 | Updated: 13:30 GMT, 19 February 2019
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He was linked to television host Caroline Flack when pictures emerged of them looking close at the National Television Awards back in January.
While some reports stated that they kissed at the prestigious event, AJ, 24, set the record straight during a toe-curling moment in which he was grilled about the stunner, 39, on This Morning.
AJ was asked about who his dream Strictly contestant would be and Ruth Langsford said: 'Well obviously Caroline Flack has already been on the show and won.'
Setting things straight: AJ Pritchard, 24, told This Morning on Tuesday that he only leaned towards Caroline Flack, 39, to 'hear her' at the NTAs as he was quizzed about those photos
Very cosy indeed: AJ and Caroline were linked after these snaps were released back in January
'Then at the NTA afterparty, which we didn’t go to because we’re old, you were seen getting very cosy with her.'
AJ awkwardly responded: 'From my recollection we were just talking at the bar. I just had to get closer to listen.'
He was also asked about his brother Curtis, as they were both attacked in a nightclub.
AJ was left bruised and fellow professional dancer Curtis, 22, had to have knee surgery after they were attacked in Nantwich, Cheshire back in December.
Big deal: The dancer was talking to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford about his