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

Nadiya Bychkova, a 36-year-old dancer, was dropped from Strictly Come Dancing after nine years on the series. She was one of four professional dancers, alongside Karen Hauer, Michelle Tisakkis, and Luba Mushtuk, removed as part of a major overhaul of the show. Bychkova has stated she is in talks to return to Strictly Come Dancing in the future as a choreographer for professional numbers. She expressed her passion for creating and choreographing, hoping to see her dance creations and stories featured on the programme.

Other long-standing dancers, including Gorka Marquez and Luba Mushtuk, have also departed from the series.