STRICTLY’S Dan Walker has sent pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova a sweet message after he skipped the live tour.
Nadiya, 32, kicked off the tour at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, but her celebrity partner from the last series is not on the road with her.
But even though the BBC Breakfast host, 44, is not taking part in the live show, he made sure to let Nadiya know he was supporting her.
Taking to Instagram the Slovenian beauty shared a gorgeous snap of her in her sparkly costume.
She wrote next to the snap: “Tonight is the night! @strictlycomedancinglive
Let’s do it 
”
Dan was then quick to comment, and wrote: “Get out there and do what you do best professional partner
Have a great night 
”
The photo comes as it was revealed how Dan has been a “pillar of strength” to Nadiya after her split from fiance Matija Skarabot, 33.
She said: “Dan is probably one of the kindest people on this planet.
“He is very caring and always looking after other people.
“He is selfless and a gentleman.”
The couple split after struggling with a long-distance relationship.
Matija, 33, remains in Slovenia where he plays for local club ND Primorje, while Nadiya is based in the UK.
He no longer follows her on Instagram, in a sign that the romance is over for good.
Nadiya, who was previously married for two years to Russian dancer Sergey Konovaltsev, has also stopped wearing her diamond engagement ring.
COMFORT FROM KAI
The Celeb Report revealed how she has been comforted by fellow pro Kai Widdrington after secretly splitting from her fiance.
A source said: “Nadiya and Kai have incredible chemistry, and a very strong friendship.
“Right from week one they connected, and are always laughing and messing about.
“Nadiya and Matija actually separated months ago and obviously Nadiya confided in Dan at the time.”
The pro, who made her debut on Strictly in 2017, struck up a close friendship with 6ft 6in Dan during the last series.
The duo were also firm favourites with Strictly viewers and got through to the BBC1 show’s quarter finals.
