Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin is known for lighting up the dance floor with his infectious grin, but behind the scenes, he's had to navigate some tough times.The pro dancer, 26, has opened up about the personal struggles he faced when he had to ensure his grandmother's safety amid the conflict in Ukraine.
At the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday night (21 October), an emotional Nikita shared with the Mirror: "It's such a beautiful event.
It's honestly my favourite one of the year by a mile. It just feels like a pure, pure event.The bravest of people, the loveliest of people all come together but we are all just celebrating.
It's just the best thing ever." He continued, visibly moved: "I'm not going to say their names and I'm not going to get emotional but there were a lot of people who helped get my grandmother out of Ukraine when the war started.
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