BBC Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova confirms 2025 series status after 'scary' fall in training
Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has confirmed she will be "ready to shine and sparkle" on the new series of the BBC show after a "scary" fall in training
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Nadiya Bychkova has pledged to be "ready to shine and sparkle" in the forthcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing. The 35 year old professional dancer was taken to hospital following a painful fall during training on Tuesday (12.08.
25), but she is resolute about being prepared for the upcoming BBC contest. On Instagram, she posted: "I've got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon and I'll be ready to shine and sparkle in the new series of the biggest show on TV."
She added, "I can't wait for you to see it. Keep dancing!" Earlier in her post, she shared a photo of herself smiling, despite admitting the ordeal had been challenging.
She said: "Well... where do I start? What a 24 hours!" She expressed gratitude for the support she received, saying, "Thank you so much for all the messages, love and support. I just wanted you to know that I am ok."
She explained, "I had a fall in training yesterday and landed on my back. I was really worried for a while and I was so thankful to the Strictly family and medical team who really looked after me."
She praised the hospital staff, saying, "The staff at the hospital were so kind and caring."
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Despite her smile in the picture, she admitted, "I'm smiling in the picture but it was really scary and there were a few tears as I had to lie still for hours but I was given the all-clear after an x-ray and allowed to go home."
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A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper that the fall "looked pretty nasty", and she was "stretchered out" of the rehearsal space.
An insider revealed: "As a precaution, following a fall during rehearsals, Nadiya was taken to hospital for checks and is receiving full support from medical and welfare teams."
The source confirmed that rehearsals are still ongoing, with Nadiya being discharged later the same day.
The dancer recently disclosed that she has insured her entire body to safeguard her valuable assets, which are crucial for her profession.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she said: "I do have things insured – everything I need for dancing. Dancing puts food on the table, so I need to make sure I am ok.
"I think it comes from when I was competing at the highest level."
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to BBC One this September
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