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Strictly Come Dancing Announces Exit of Professional Dancer
Nadiya Bychkova leaves Strictly Come Dancing after nine years amid a BBC shake-up that includes multiple professional dancers and hosts departing the show.
- Ukrainian dancer Nadiya Bychkova announced her departure from Strictly Come Dancing after nine years, confirming, "After 9 wonderful years, this part of my journey with Strictly Come Dancing is evolving."
- Her exit follows the recent departure of Karen Hauer, the show's longest-serving female professional, who announced her own exit last week as the BBC series undergoes broader casting changes.
- A BBC spokesperson called Bychkova a "cherished member of the Strictly family," praising her "brilliance" as a dancer and teacher, while Bychkova thanked colleagues for her growth both "professionally" and "personally."
- The programme faces significant shifts with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepping down last year, and speculation continues about further professional dancer departures before the series returns to BBC One later this year.
- Bychkova plans to focus on new projects and spend time with her daughter, stating, "I'm excited to have time to focus on new projects," while confirming she plans to "keep dancing" beyond Strictly.
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