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MYSTERIOUS: Nadiya bychkova - What They Never Told You

I’m a Celebrity 2026: The rumoured line-up so far

A fresh bunch of music stars and TV personalities set to enter ITV jungle later this year

The Independent UK

Former Strictly star gives blunt verdict on axed dancers: ‘Get rid of them’

Professional dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas have all left the show in recent months

The Independent UK

Former Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova ‘in talks’ to make show comeback

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The Independent UK

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Axed Strictly star says they’re in talks to make surprise return

Dancer spent nine years on the series before getting dropped in major overhaul

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing confirms returning professional dancers amid departures

Alexis Warr, Amy Dowden and Aljaz Skorjanec are among the returning performers on one of the BBC’s flagship shows.

Evening Standard

Gorka Marquez ‘steps back’ from Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years

The 35-year-old made the announcement on Instagram.

Evening Standard

Bruno Tonioli weighs into Strictly Come Dancing bloodbath debate: 'that's showbiz!'

EXCLUSIVE The former judge had some advice for the pros who found themselves axed from the BBC dance show

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All the dancers leaving Strictly Come Dancing as BBC shakes up cast

Dance competition series is undergoing a major overhaul ahead of 2026 series

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing star Michelle Tsiakkas says her ‘dream was shattered’ when she was axed from show

Pro dancer was left 'heartbroken' after she was dropped without being 'given a reason'

The Independent UK

Nadiya Bychkova teases new Strictly Come Dancing role after exit

The BBC show has surprised viewers in recent weeks after several established names were reportedly dropped for the upcoming series

Evening Standard

Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova to leave Strictly

The Ukranian dancer joined the BBC show in 2017 and has been partnered with Blue singer Lee Ryan and former rugby England captain Chris Robshaw.

Evening Standard

Nadiya Bychkova confirms Strictly Come Dancing exit after nine years amid BBC shake-up

The news of her departure follows reports that several long-standing professionals will not return to the hit Saturday night dance show

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite confirms departure after nine years on the show

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The Independent UK

Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova confirms exit from BBC series amid ongoing overhaul: ‘This isn’t the end’

Ukrainian dancer joined the show in 2017, and said she ‘looked forward to being part of the Strictly world for many years to come’

The Independent UK

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Strictly exits criticised as 'unfortunate pattern' emerges in 'brutal cull'

The show is coming under constant fire for its ever-evolving line-up

The Independent UK

Strictly star Aljaž Škorjanec defends BBC’s decision to axe fellow professionals

‘It’s in the best interest of the show,’ dancer says while addressing alleged cast cull

The Independent UK

Strictly professional quits 2026 tour after being ‘axed’ from series

Tour organisers said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ by the dancer’s decision

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes five pro dancers’ including longest-standing favourite in new series shake-up

The reported changes follow a period of transition for the BBC ballroom show after hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepped down at the end of the previous season

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The Independent UK

Strictly star Katya Jones ‘saved’ from cast cull after BBC ‘axes five professionals’

‘The bosses think she’s a legend,’ source said amid reported string of departures

Evening Standard

BBC bosses 'save Katya Jones following axing of top Strictly talent'

It would make Jones’ 10th year on the series - as other professional dancers have reportedly been cut

Evening Standard

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova ‘distraught' over axe as three other dancers culled: 'It smacks of ageism'

The show has faced a slew of scandals in recent years, including reports of harassment, drug-taking and backstage affairs

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing overhaul continues as another star leaves BBC show

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing ‘axes fourth professional’ from 2026 series amid major overhaul

Four pro dancers will reportedly not be returning for 2026 series

Evening Standard

Third celebrity booted off Strictly Come Dancing following dance-off

There are 12 couples still in contention.

The Independent UK

Chris Robshaw becomes third contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

‘EastEnders’ star Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon faced the dreaded dance-off for a second week running

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