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Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has hinted at secret romances on the show’s live tour, amid rumours of a flirtation between Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova. Some of the biggest Strictly stars from the latest series are taking part on the Strictly Live UK tour, including series winner Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, as well as runner ups John Whaite and Johannes Radebe. AJ Odudu, who had to pull out of the tour due to injury, is being replaced by EastEnders’ Maisie Smith, to dance with AJ’s dance partner Kai.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova calls a very cosy house home.The gorgeous 32 year old, who was recently rumoured to be dating co-star Kai Widdrington, has an adorable five year old daughter who she shares with ex fiancé Matija Škarabot.The star shares the occasional peek inside her gorgeous home on social media – and it looks super cosy! Posing on her bed amid chic scatter cushions, Nadiya enjoyed a coffee and captioned the snap: "Coffee is the answer ..I don’t remember the question." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page.

SHIRLEY Ballas panicked today when Lorraine Kelly quizzed her on a secret Strictly romance. The Sun revealed beauty Nadiya Bychkova, 32, had become the latest victim of the show's love curse, having secretly split from her Slovenian footballer fiancé Matija Skarabot, 33. Shirley flapped her arms and insisted she hadn't a clue what was going on behind the scenes, after it emerged Nadiya and Kai Widdrington were an item.

Strictly Come Dancing co-stars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have reportedly been dating for months. Rumours around the pair first started in mid-January following the news that Nadiya had reportedly split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot, who is the father of her five year old daughter Mila, several months ago. Now, The Sun Online has obtained photos of Nadiya, 32, and Kai, 26, looking close as they checked into a hotel together during the Strictly Live Tour.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have been photographed checking into the same hotel as romance rumours gather pace.The dancers – who are both currently on the BBC ballroom show's annual live tour - have been linked of late, with sources claiming they are getting close.In photos obtained by The Sun the pair were seen heading into a hotel a few minutes after the rest of their co-stars.Both had suitcases, presumably full of their Strictly tour stuff, and Nadiya was also carrying a huge bouquet of red roses.An onlooker told the paper: "Kai and Nadiya didn't seem at all secretive about their relationship – they're a couple like any other."Other snaps that have emerged show Nadiya and Kai out and about together on Sunday.They were photographed riding an escalator with their fellow Strictly pro dancer Aljaz Skorjanec.Nadiya looked casual in a dark coat and a dark jumper and had her long blonde hair loose over her shoulders in the images.The dancer, 32, was clutching her phone in her hand.Both she and Kai wore face masks and they kept a low profile in baseball caps.It was recently reported that Nadiya had split from her fiance Matija Skarabot and that Kai was comforting her in the wake of the break up.A source told The Sun: "Nadiya and Kai have incredible chemistry, and a very strong friendship.

STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have been dating for months. In pictures exclusively obtained by The Sun, the Ukrainian looked super-cosy with her Brit lover as they checked into a hotel together during the dance show’s annual tour.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova is reportedly raising some eyebrows with her flirty behaviour on the BBC show's tour. In the wake of her split from footballer Matija Škarabot, the 32 year old is said to be hitting on Kai Widdrington, who was the dance partner of finalist AJ Ododu during the last season of the series.Television presenter AJ was "gutted" after pulling out of the tour due to a foot injury last month following weeks of reports that she was romantically involved with Kai. But it has now been reported that the AJ is "shocked" to learn that 26 year old Kai is "moving on" with Nadiya.

STRICTLY Come Dancing has been rocked by a series of bust-ups over Nadiya Bychkova’s love life, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. Ahead of the nationwide show tour, Nadiya is said to have been the centre of “flirty” behaviour backstage.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has debuted a stunning new hairstyle just days after the break-up with her fiancé was announced. This week the Strictly pro has been hitting the headlines after splitting from partner Matija, but has put on a brave face as she showed off her new hairstyle while kicking off her travels across the country on the Strictly Come Dancing tour.

Tilly Ramsay was photographed leaving the first live show of the 2022 Strictly Come Dancing tour with dancer Nadiya Bychkova on Thursday night, after her professional partner Nikita Kuzminwas forced to miss out.The 24 year old announced earlier that day that he had tested positive for Covid-19 and therefore could not participate in the show. "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for Covid-19," Nikita posted on Instagram.

STRICTLY pro Nadiya Bychkova returns to the stage for the first time since splitting from her footballer fiancé. Nadiya, 32, kicked off the Strictly Come Dancing tour at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, where she posed with her fellow female pros and celebs.

STRICTLY'S Nadiya Bychokova put on a brave smile after her break-up as she left gruelling tour rehearsals. The 32-year-old's appearance came after it was revealed she had split from her footballer fiance Matija Škarabot.

Pro dancer Nadiya Bychkova is believed to have called off her wedding plans during the filming of the last series of Strictly Come Dancing. However, while it's believed she confided in former dance partner Dan Waker, it has only just been made public that the 32 year old has allegedly split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot, a Slovenian footballer. It's thought the pair called it a day just a few months ago, while she was still competing with Dan Walker on the BBC show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova put on a brave face as she stepped out in Birmingham just days after her split from fiancé Matija Škarabot was announced.MORE: The Strictly Come Dancing couples who survived the so-called curseWearing a chic grey playsuit with black leather knee-high boots and a coordinating fluffy coat, the 32-year-old beauty flashed a smile whilst walking to rehearsals with her Strictly friends ahead of the show's nationwide tour.WATCH: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova treated to ultimate surprise by Matija ŠkarabotOn Tuesday, the professional dancer, who appeared on Strictly 2021 with Dan Walker, is said to have ended her engagement after struggling with a long-distance relationship.MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova posts rare tribute to partner MatijaRELATED: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova treated to the ultimate surprise by her fiancéAccording to MailOnline, the former couple remain committed to their five-year-old daughter Mila. It was reported that Nadiya is very much focused on Strictly and its nationwide tour, while footballer Matija, 33, remains in Slovenia.In recent weeks, Nadiya has stopped wearing her engagement ring and is no longer being followed by Matija on Instagram.

STRICTLY pro Nadiya Bychkova has split from her footballer fiancé and the father of her child, choosing to focus on her career. The 32-year-old has been comforted by ­fellow pro Kai Widdrington, after secretly breaking up with Matija Škarabot, in part due to their long-distance relationship. While Matija is in Slovenia with their five-year-old daughter Mila, Nadiya has been spending her time in the UK, dancing with Dan Walker on Strictly Come Dancing and now on the tour.

STRICTLY Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova turned heads as she stepped out for her morning coffee today. The 32-year-old put her recent split behind her as she strutted her stuff in over the knee boots and grey shorts.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova is being supported by her fellow dancer Kai Widdrington following her split from fiancé, according to reports. It was recently revealed that the 32 year old has allegedly split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot, a Slovenian footballer. It's thought the pair called it a day just a few months ago, while she was still competing with Dan Walker on the BBC series.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington, 26, has been helping his fellow professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova, 32, feel better after her split from her fiancé, footballer Matija Škarabot, according to reports. Nadiya reportedly separated from the father of their five-year-old daughter Mila earlier this month.Now, an insider has claimed Nadiya and Kai have a “very strong” friendship after working together on the latest series of the hit BBC One dance show.A source told The Sun on Tuesday: “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.“Just as she was a great comfort to him when he was upset one week, so he was a rock for her.“Kai, meanwhile, has also been brilliant - and she confided in him throughout the series.“He has cheered her up and made her smile again.They’re great mates, and lots of people backstage think they’d make a really cute ­couple when the time is right.”The source also added that Nadiya will continue to co-parent with her former fiancé.They went on: “From Nadiya’s perspective, nothing much has really changed.“She is still a loving co-parent with Matija, and continues to live her life to the full.”Express.co.uk has contacted Nadiya and Kai's representatives for comment.Late last year, Nadiya addressed her relationship with her celeb dance partner, BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker.The dancer explained that she had comforted Dan, as he had been upset over the death of his footballer pal Gary Speed.Speaking in an interview with the publication, Nadiya said: “It was a very difficult day for Dan.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova, 32, has reportedly split from her Slovenian footballer fiancé Matija Škarabot, 33.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has reportedly split from her fiance, Matija Škarabot.The Ukrainian-Slovenian national, 32, and her beau reportedly decided to go their separate ways after struggling with a long-distance relationship.According to a source, the blonde-haired dancer is committed to appearing on the Strictly tour this year, while her footballer fiance and father of their five-year-old daughter Mila, remains in Slovenia.A source claimed to MailOnline: "Nadiya and Matija haven't been together for some time now."Matija is dedicated to his footballing career in Slovenia and Nadiya is predominantly based in London."Performing on Strictly and the Strictly Live Tour takes up half her year, in the end the commitment to their jobs made it too difficult for the relationship to work," they added.Express.co.uk has contacted representatives of Nadiya for comment."There's still a lot of love and respect between them and Mila is and always will be their priority."The most recent series of the popular BBC dance show saw Nadiya and Dan finish in fifth place.The couple was voted out by the judges after appearing in the dance-off against TV presenter AJ Odudu and her professional partner Kai Widdrington.Dan and Nadiya became close friends during their time on the show, with the BBC star revealing that he turned to the dance pro after feeling overwhelmed one week.Dan candidly admitted that he needed a hug from someone and that Nadiya was the only person he was "allowed" to touch due to Covid restrictions.Ahead of his performance in the quarter-finals, Dan told how he had become emotional after remembering his friend, the late Gary Speed, on the 10th anniversary of his death.Addressing the embrace, Dan said:

Strictly Come Dancing partner Nadiya Bychkova has split from her fiancé, according to reports.The Strictly professional is said to have split from Matija Škarabot, the father of her five year old daughter Mila, after the couple allegedly struggled making their relationship work long distance.The dancer, 32, is currently focusing on the Strictly tour while the footballer, 33, is in Slovenia. A source told MailOnline: "Nadiya and Matija haven't been together for some time now.