‘Hope it’s over soon’ Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova says her father is still stuck in Ukraine

Nadiya Bychkova, 32, has explained that her father and grandparents are still stranded in Ukraine during Russia’s ongoing invasion. The Strictly star also said she fears she will struggle in this year’s Strictly professionals tour, without partner Aljaz Skorjanec beside her. 

The Ukrainian-Slovenian dancer appeared on Thrusday’s This Morning with dancer Graziano Di Prima ahead of The Professionals tour. 

Speaking to hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, the ballroom dancer said her family had difficulty leaving. 

She explained that her dad was “too young” and her grandparents “too old” to leave. 

“I have some family there and friends and it’s very sad my dad couldn’t get out due to his age,” she said. 

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Graziano, sitting next to her, said that he was very ready for the tour. 

It comes after Nadiya went public with her relationship with Kai Widdrington. 

The two were spotted walking hand-in-hand through Belfast airport. 

They had only just arrived in Ireland from Luton airport on Sunday morning to watch fellow Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice’s live show later that evening.