Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova "Very Disappointed" at Missing Out on Celeb Partner and Reveals Real Reason Behind "Snub"

Disappointment and Excitement

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has expressed her disappointment after not being given a celebrity partner for this year's main line-up. The Ukrainian dancer, 34, revealed that she was gutted by the decision but holds no grudges. Despite not having a celebrity partner, Nadiya is still excited about the season and has been working on some incredible group dances.

A Bigger Line-Up

Explaining why she wasn't chosen, Nadiya shared that the number of professionals on the show's line-up is larger compared to the number of celebrities. As a result, each year brings a different composition of dancers. However, Nadiya is fully supportive of her boyfriend Kai, who will be participating in the show. She believes it will be an amazing series with surprises and talent, like previous unexpected winners.

Supporting the NHS

Attending The Celeb Report's Who Cares Wins Awards, Nadiya and Kai praised the National Health Service (NHS) and its care for children. Nadiya expressed gratitude for the quick and efficient service provided by the NHS for her daughter's health issues. As someone from Ukraine, she also highlighted the special connection she feels with the NHS and its impact on Ukrainian children. Kai shared his appreciation for the NHS based on his own experience with his grandmother's care.

Future Plans and Live Tour

Reports suggest that Nadiya and Kai are planning to set up their own live tour to rival Strictly Come Dancing's arena tour next year. This follows their successful debut live show last year, which coincided with the BBC franchise's tour. The couple attended the Who Cares Wins Awards to celebrate the NHS and their first time at the event.