Nadiya Bychkova is the latest professional dancer to leave Strictly Come Dancing before the new season begins on BBC One.
There were rumors that Bychkova might be removed from the show, but neither the BBC nor the dancer confirmed these claims.
Strictly Come Dancing expressed their gratitude to Nadiya Bychkova for all she’s brought to the show in a social media post.
Nadiya has been a wonderful part of the Strictly family for nine years, bringing grace, skill, and commitment to every performance. She’ll always be remembered with fondness.
Nadiya has given many outstanding performances throughout her career, demonstrating her incredible skill as both a dancer and choreographer. She’s also a gifted teacher, consistently bringing out the best in her celebrity partners.
Nadiya is a true professional and represents everything we love about Strictly. We’re incredibly thankful for her contributions to the show and wish her all the best in what she does next.
The Ukrainian dancer posted a message online, expressing gratitude to her fans for their kind words over the last few weeks, and also thanking everyone who has voted for and supported her throughout the competition.
I want to express my gratitude to everyone who supported me – my collaborators, colleagues, the judges, and the talented team working behind the scenes.
I came onto the show as a professional athlete, having already won two world championships. Through the experience, I’ve discovered a lot about myself and others, and I’ve developed not just as a competitor, but as a person and an artist.
Being on Strictly has helped me grow as an artist, learn new things, and discover hidden talents – something I’ll always appreciate.
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She ended her post by reflecting on how much she’s grown since starting to dance, both as an artist and as a person. She shared that she’s finally feeling truly authentic.
I’m really looking forward to dedicating time to new creative projects and, more importantly, spending quality time with my daughter. I feel optimistic about the future, and I plan to continue enjoying dance – something I loved before, during, and after my time on Strictly Come Dancing – for years to come.
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Last week, Karen Hauer, who has been a professional dancer on Strictly for the longest amount of time, announced she was leaving the show to pursue other opportunities.
She shared in a video that ‘Strictly’ completely transformed her life, impacting her not just as a performer and teacher, but as a person. She feels lucky to have met so many wonderful people and talented celebrity partners who have become dear friends and sources of inspiration.
I couldn’t have done any of this without the incredible support of my fans. You’ve been with me from the very beginning, when I first came to the UK and was completely new to everything. I’m so thankful you’ve watched me grow and seen all my different looks over the years!
The BBC hasn’t said whether any more dancers are leaving Strictly Come Dancing, but sources at TopMob say details about the 2026 season will be revealed soon.
Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
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Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.
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