Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as show is SHUT DOWN after dancer Nadiya Bychkova catches Covid
STRICTLY Come Dancing has been hit with a Covid crisis - just days into the new series.
Professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova tested positive for the virus in the first week of filming preparations - meaning many of the cast and crew must isolate for 10 days.
Despite the majority of pros and celebs being double jabbed, there are now fears of further cases.
Tonight a source said: "This isn’t exactly the dream start. Obviously BBC bosses are panicking.
"They are taking every caution to be Covid secure, and keep everyone safe, but can’t control everything. Nadiya tested positive during one of the first meet-ups, during the studio rig.
"Thankfully none of the celebs have started training yet, but it still means anyone who came into contact with her has been told they must isolate.
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"Obviously the fear is that dancers and celebs will continue to test positive as the rehearsals and training starts for real later this month.
"Yet more measures and precautions may need to be put in place - clearly execs won't take any chances, and safety is their number on priority."
Ukranian-Slovenian stunner Nadiya, 31, has previously been partnered with celebs David James, Lee Ryan and Davood Ghadami. This is not the first time Strictly has faced coronavirus crises'.
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Despite all pros and celebs being made to isolate for a fortnight prior to filming, and being made to test twice weekly, boxer Nicola Adams and her partner Katya Jones were forced to leave the show after the Russian tested positive.
Singer HRVY also caught the virus days before the launch show aired.
A BBC spokesperson declined to comment.
