Real reason for Nadiya Bychkova’s Strictly Come Dancing complaint revealed amid show scandal

UKRAINIAN dancer Nadiya Bychkova has spoken to the BBC concerning the ongoing Strictly misconduct probe.

The Ukrainian 34-year-old is the first professional dancer known to have complained and was immediately called in.

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It comes as the broadcaster investigates following allegations against pro Giovanni Pernice.

It is claimed he bullied actress Amanda Abbington, his partner on the last series.

Yesterday, The Sun revealed Nadiya split from pro dancer boyfriend Kai Widdrington.

Her complaint is not about him.

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But it could get awkward this series when the pair appear on screen together, though they have told friends there will be “no issues”.

The poster couple of the hit Saturday night show were on tour together last month.

The Sun revealed how Kai and Nadiya started dating in 2022.

They fell in love while Nadiya, 33, from Ukraine, was partnered with then-BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker, and Southampton-born Kai, 27, was dancing with AJ Odudu.

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