They have been engaged since 2017 and have been together for 12 years. And John Whaite looked in good spirits as he went for a stroll with his fiancé Paul Atkins while on a break from Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals on Thursday. The chef, 32, cut a casual figure in a blue top and light grey tracksuit bottoms. Couple: John Whaite looked in good spirits as he went for a stroll with his fiancé Paul Atkins on Thursday The former Great British Bake Off star also sported a grey cap and red trainers as he wrapped his arm around Paul. Paul also opted for a laid back look as he wore a light blue jumper with blue jeans and a black cap. John is part of Strictly's first ever all-male couple alongside professional dance partner Johannes Radebe. It comes after reports that Paul does not Johannes on social media. Stroll: The chef, 32, who is taking part on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, cut a casual figure in a blue top and light grey tracksuit bottoms Casual: The former Great British Bake Off star also sported a grey cap and red trainers History: John is part of Strictly's first ever all-male couple alongside professional dance partner Johannes Radebe While the likes of Giovanna Fletcher and Maura Higgins follow Amy Dowden and Rose Ayling-Ellis - who are paired up with McFly's Tom Fletcher and Giovanni Pernice respectively - graphic designer Paul, has yet to follow Johannes, according to The Sun. It is claimed that while watching from the sidelines during the first show as John and Johannes made history as the show's first male same-sex couple, Paul 'appeared on camera looking furious'. The Sun noted: 'Paul leads a very private life out of the spotlight. He follows 2,014 accounts on Instagram but Johannes isn't one of them.' Relationship: John and Paul have been engaged since 2017 and have been together for 12 years Social: It comes after reports that Paul does not Johannes on social media Claims: It is claimed that while watching from the sidelines during the first show as John and Johannes made history as the show's first male same-sex couple, Paul 'appeared on camera looking furious' A source told The Sun: 'Paul leads a very private life out of the spotlight. He follows 2,014 accounts on Instagram but Johannes isn't one of them' Another partner of a celebrity contestant to follow the professional dancer their other half has been paired with is Adam Peaty's girlfriend Eirianeed Munro, who follows Katya Jones. Announcing his engagement to Paul - who is a graphic designer - on Instagram in 2017, John wrote: 'My true love. We've decided to get married. We've fought for these rights and we shall use them.' John and Paul are thought to live together in Leeds and despite the former announcing their engagement on social media, he otherwise rarely posts about his other half. Annoncement: Announcing his engagement to Paul - who is a graphic designer - on Instagram in 2017, John wrote: 'My true love. We've decided to get married. We've fought for these rights and we shall use them' Pair: John and Paul are thought to live together in Leeds Message: John made sure to give his partner a shout-out after his first dance on Strictly He said: 'He's sat there with my friend John. He's been drying my sweat, he's been feeding me, he's been putting me to bed' John made sure to give his partner a shout-out after Strictly co-host Claudia Winkleman said after his first dance: 'We should mention your partner Paul, because he has supported you throughout. He's been amazing, he's in the audience.' John was quick to gush: 'He's sat there with my friend John. He's been drying my sweat, he's been feeding me, he's been putting me to bed. 'He's just been an absolute rock for me. So thank you Paul for being here.' John added: 'He's just been an absolute rock for me. So thank you Paul for being here' Not following: John and Johannes have received praise from the judges for their performances All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility