Kiwi Brendon Cole sends UK TV viewers into frenzy

Brendan Cole with wife Zoe Hobbs attend the VIP preview day of The Chelsea Flower Show. Photo / Getty Images

He's one of Strictly Come Dancing's original pros, having appeared on the BBC dance series since its debut in 2004.

But Brendan Cole has sent fans into a panic over the possibility of him leaving the show, after he reflected on his time on the show in an emotional look-back video, the Daily Mail reported.

The 41-year-old New Zealand dancer said that his time on the show was 'euphoric' as he recalled some of his favourite partners from the 15 series he had been involved in.

During a Strictly CV segment on the series, Brendan got nostalgic as he talked about his former partners, including his first ever celebrity pair-up with Natasha Kaplinsky.

Not only did Natasha and Brendan perform the first every dance on Strictly, they went on to win the glitterball trophy.

Also discussing partners Victoria Pendleton and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Brendan appeared to hint that his Strictly stint may be coming to an end.

He said: "15 series of Strictly Come Dancing, it's been euphoric, it's been tough, it is my life and I'm very, very proud to have been a part of every single second of it."

Fans took to Twitter in panic over the segment, saying that it felt like a "goodbye video", after Brendan had previously hinted he may not return next series.

One fan wrote: "Brendan still talking as if this is his last series?"

Another added: "Sounds like a goodbye speech, Brendan!"

A third emotionally tweeted: "That sounded like a goodbye to me. We want another 15 years!"

Brendan has hinted on more than one occasion of a possible exit after this series, particularly after his elimination with partner Charlotte Hawkins.

He wrote in a Best magazine column: "It was quite amusing that people took my comments when Charlotte and I were voted off as some kind of 'swansong'.

"I was obviously very emotional that night, but all I said was 'I've had one of the best years on this show in 15 years!

"And it's true. As for quitting Strictly next year or not, that's my decision - one which I will come to when I'm ready.

"I didn't allude to anything, or say anything one way or another."