Strictly Come Dancing couple Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have split after two years together.
The professional dancers, who both compete on the under fire BBC series, have fallen victim to the show’s curse and stresses of touring, according to insiders.
HOW IT ENDED FOR THEM ROMANTICALLY
The couple went separate ways following the end of their lucrative tour Behind the Magic, which wrapped in June.
STILL TOGETHER PROFESSIONALLY
A source revealed their breakup has been ‘amicable’ and the dancers will continue to work together on a professional basis.
Nadiya, 33, who was previously engaged to Slovenian footballer Matija Škarabot, 36, attended Wimbledon last week on her own, while Kai, 28, visited friends and family in the States.
Ukrainian dancer Nadiya was due to attend the Police Bravery Awards alongside Kai on July 11, but he ended up going solo.
Organisers at the bash, which took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel last Thursday, expected to host Nadiya and Kai as a couple and were surprised when the mother-of-one failed to make an appearance.
STATEMENT FROM WITNESS
A source revealed: ‘Kai and Nadiya were supposed to be the big celebrity names at the event, so organisers were shocked when she pulled out last minute.
‘Her place name was on the table, everybody was expecting her. Kai brought a male pal instead and looked downcast, he wasn’t his usual bubbly self. There was clearly something on his mind.
‘A random guy brought him some tequila shots to his table which he sunk in an attempt to cheer him up. But clearly the split left him feeling incredibly flat.’
Nadiya started dating Kai in 2022 but the couple kept their romance a secret from Strictly fans for months.
