Axed Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova says return is ‘absolutely on the cards’

Nadiy Bychkova doesn’t want to be done with Strictly just yet (Credits: Can Nguyen/Shutterstock) Earlier this year, Nadiya Bychkova confirmed that she wouldn’t be returning as a professional dancer on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. It came at the time of a rumoured behind-the-scenes bloodbath which saw a shake-up of the pros line-up on the channel’s flagship Saturday night show. Nadiya, 36, wrote on Instagram in March: ‘After 9 wonderful years, this part of my journey with Strictly Come Dancing is evolving.’ Now, she has given us a taste of what that could look like. Speaking with Hello, Nadiya said that she would ‘absolutely’ consider returning to the BBC show. Get personalised updates on Strictly Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. She told the publication that ‘it is absolutely [on the cards]’, adding: ‘We are talking about, hopefully in the future, me coming and choreographing some of the pro numbers. Nadiya is passionate about choreographing (Picture: BBC/Guy Levy) She was partnered with Channel 5’s Dan Walker back in 2021 (Picture: Instagram) ‘The team have known for years how passionate I am about creating things and choreographing. Lots of producers came to watch shows that I did myself.’ She called it the ‘natural’ thing to do, as this is where her passions lie, and admitted it would be ‘beautiful’ to see some of her ‘creations and stories’ that she wants to tell through dance, on the show one day. The 36-year-old was last partnered up with Chris Robshaw, but the pair were eliminated during week four. During the 2021 season of the hugely popular dance competition, Nadiya waltzed her way into the quarter-finals with broadcaster Dan Walker and finished in fifth place. She enjoyed a romance with Strictly professional Kai Widdrington for two years during their time on the programme, before separating in 2024. The pair continued to appear on the 2025 series together following their separation, and Kai will return for 2026. The Ukrainian dancer was dating Kai Widdrington, another Strictly pro, for a period of time (Picture: Instagram) After nearly a decade on the show, Nadiya formed strong bonds with former hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, and revealed to the magazine that they’re reaching out to each other all the time. But she’s no doubt that the new trio will ‘bring something fresh and exciting’ to Strictly. Rosamund Pike berates audience member for texting during finale of West End show Mr Tumble, 55, seen with co-star girlfriend Samantha Dorrance, 34, for first time at hotel Actress 'feels like the biggest fool' after Diddy sex tape is leaked Last month it was announced that Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe were new hosts of the glitzy show after Tess and Claudia made their shock departure announcement. BBC’s chief content officer, Kate Phillips, praised the newbies for their ‘undeniable’ chemistry and said they had chosen ‘three outstanding hosts to take up the mantle’. Nadiya is pleased to see one of her fellow professional dancers take on a new role within the same show, adding that they all ‘evolve creatively’. Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One this autumn. Got a story? If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: ‘Endometriosis is a slow, living death for many women’ Arrow MORE: Scott Mills’ husband shares emotional tribute on wedding anniversary Arrow MORE: All six episodes of Richard Gadd’s ‘sick, twisted and masterful’ BBC drama now streaming Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.

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