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Strictly’s Nadiya takes a swipe at her ex Kai as she plugs solo tour after split
Fans shared their thoughts beneath the dancer's new video after her Kai swipe
STRICTLY star Nadiya Bychkova has taken a swipe at her ex Kai Widdrington after plugging her solo tour after their split.
While on this year’s Strictly, The Sun revealed that dancers Nadiya, 35, and ex Kai, 29, were avoiding each other behind the scenes following their break-up.
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The couple split over the summer after two years of dating.
But now Nadiya appears to have taken a swipe at Kai while raving about her brand new tour.
Posting on social media, the dancer beauty shared a peek at what’s to come and shared a video of herself in a stunning gown through the city.
The star penned: “Last night’s Strictly final was incredibly special. One of the highlights for me was dancing to .
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“I LOVED having one of my favourite artists on the show. I don’t know about you, but I really connect with her music and she has inspired me to talk about something exciting I have coming your way in 2025, with a little sprinkling of Raye’s Oscar Winning Tears.
“I would love to see you at ‘An Evening With Nadiya’ next year. We have put together a beautifully intimate series of nights where we can talk, dance and get to know each other.”
Nadiya signed off by writing: “Sometimes in life you need a partner… sometimes you’re enough on your own”.
The quote could also be seen across the video, as Nadiya promoted an evening with her.
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Fans were delighted about the news, with one writing: “beautiful Nadiya ❤sometimes in life you definitely don't need a man!!!”
A second penned: “You are enough on your own. I’m coming!”
And a third wrote: “You are stronger than you know and we are so proud of you! I cannot wait for next year, your tour and all the fabulous things in the pipe line.”
It comes as Nadiya enjoyed belated birthday celebrations with past dance partner Dan Walker secretly in attendance.
The Ukrainian pro dancer and broadcaster Dan, 47, teamed up on the BBC show in 2021.
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Joined by pal Jemma Bolt, she indulged in caviar tasting at The Ritz in London.
Taking to Instagram, the owner of the caviar tasting business revealed how Channel 5 star Dan had been in attendance.
Neither of the former Strictly co-stars have shared anything on social media about their reunion.
In fact, Nadiya's post about her "belated birthday" instead focused on her joint celebration as a whole.
She penned, in part: "The most magical evening.
"Celebrating our belated birthdays with my dear @jemmabolt, celebrating friendship, celebrating life.
"Last night couldn't be more perfect. It was like a fairytale."
The pro dancer continued: "The most iconic place @theritzlondon. With the most incredible people."
During their stint, Dan and Nadiya reached the Strictly quarter finals before ultimately being eliminated.
Following his exit, the newsreader said at the time: "I'm not a dancer, but she showed me that I can dance.
"And that for me, this has been an absolutely incredible experience."
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He added: "There are some people that walk into your life and turn some lights on and that's what she has done to me.
"You're an amazing person, and if you'll have me, I'll be your friend for life Nadiya Bychkova, OK?"
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