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Tina Campbell

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

Ukrainian professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova has confirmed she is leaving Strictly Come Dancing after nine years, as the BBC show undergoes a wider shake-up ahead of its 2026 series.

The 36-year-old announced her departure in an Instagram post on Wednesday, following reports that several long-standing professionals will not return.

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