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Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova left in tears after 'emotional' moment
Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova says she was moved to tears over her daughter's dance moves as she signs up as an ambassador for mental health campaign Bright Young Dreams Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova says she has been moved to tears by her daughter's fancy footwork. Mila, eight, wants to be a dancer herself as she showed off her moves alongside the BBC star in a new video. But unlike her mum who dazzles on t he Saturday night show, Mila wants to be a Tik-Tok dancer and singer instead. The pair teamed up as Nadiya was announced as an ambassador for Bright Young Dreams, the children's mental health campaign founded by Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. Nadiya told her: 'When I have a tough day at work, I come home, look at you and you always make me smile. What really makes me emotional is that you are dancing now and when you had that little exam and you were doing the waltz…..it was happy tears.' Mila's father is Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot. Her and Nadiya split around 2022. Prior to her relationship with Matija, Nadiya was married to Russian dancer Sergey Konovaltsev. The former pair wed in 2013 but went their separate ways two years later. She then dated Strictly star Kai Widdrington before breaking up last summer. Nadiya joins a roster of Bright Young Dreams ambassadors, including broadcaster Dan Walker, comedian Jon Richardson, and England footballer Lucy Bronze. She is reunited with Walker, who she partnered in Strictly Come Dancing. The pair remain good friends. The campaign, which works in partnership with Sheffield Children's Hospital and The Children's Hospital Charity, supports young people struggling with emotional wellbeing and mental health challenges. 'As a parent, I see every day how important it is to talk about emotions and mental wellbeing and how easily children can bottle things up,' said Nadiya. 'Bright Young Dreams is such a special campaign because it gives kids the space and tools to express how they're feeling. When I was asked to be an ambassador, I didn't even have to think about it. And to launch it all by being interviewed by my daughter? That made it even more meaningful.' Founder Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill added: 'We're thrilled to welcome Nadiya to the Bright Young Dreams family. She brings warmth, relatability, and an amazing personal story. Her bond with Mila really shines through in the interview, and we hope it inspires other families to have those important conversations.'
Edinburgh Live
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly star is 'smitten' with new girlfriend following sudden split from co-star
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A professional dancer and star of Strictly Come Dancing has been pictured looking "smitten" with his alleged new partner following his shock split last year. Fans were quick to tell Kai Widdrington he looks "so happy" nearly a year after his split from co-star Nadiya Bychkova. On Wenesday (May 7), the couple were pictured enjoying a night out, according to the Strictly pro, and it wasn't long before comments from fans came pouring in. Within the last few weeks, the TV favourite has gone public with his new romance - nine months after he confirmed he had split with his Strictly Come Dancing co-star, Nadiya. Kai, 29, is rumoured to have started a relationship with executive assistant Chloe Wells recently. Just weeks ago the pair appeared to become "Instagram official", as they shared a joint post together. At the time, the alleged couple shared a photo of themselves looking cosy while spending some time together. Now they've done it again after dressing up for a night on the town. While Kai looked smart in a suit and tie, Chloe was effortlessly glam wearing a cream waistcoast, and donning subtle but sharp make-up. Fans were quick to comment, and tell them how great they looked together. One person said: "You look so smitten." Another wrote: "You look very happy together! I'm so pleased for you. She is a beautiful girl." A third replied: "Looking contented Kai. Have the best time." Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Beautiful couple. Wishing you all the best." According to reports, it's said the pair started dating after meeting at a pub in London. Based on the pictures being posted, it looks like their relationship is going from strength to strength. Recently, a source told the Sun that Kai and Chloe were planning to "go public" and make their first red carpet appearance together. The source claimed the pair "hit it off from the start", and added that office worker Chloe has "no interest in the limelight." The source said: "They have a real laugh together and, although it's early days, they're planning on moving in together in the coming months." It's believed this is the first relationship Kai has been in since he split with fellow Strictly pro, Nadiya. The former couple started their journey together back in 2022 while they both took part in the BBC dance show. (Image: Getty) However, back last summer, they confirmed they had gone their separate ways. Speaking to the Mirror at the Pride of Britain Awards last year, when asked about the break-up, Nadiya said: "We work together but we are not friends and that's ok. One thing I can tell you is that when you see me dancing with him it will be amazing because I'm a professional." When they were together, Kai, who joined Strictly in 2021, four years after Nadiya, 35, first appeared, paid tribute to his then-partner. He opened up about her during an interview with Hello magazine, which was published in 2023. Back then, he said: "She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, but the real beauty is not just what you see on the outside – it's the person on the inside I fell in love with. People often misjudge her and just see a stunning blonde girl, but she's more than that." Kai also described Nadiya - who has a daughter, Mila, from a previous relationship - as an "amazing mother". At the time, he added: "She's the kindest person I've ever met in my entire life, and the most amazing mother." In April, Kai confirmed that he would be returning to Strictly for another series this year. On Instagram, he wrote: "Thrilled to announce that I'm back on @bbcstrictly for my 5th season this year. "Can't wait to hit the dance floor again, and create more unforgettable moments with the Strictly family! Let the adventure begin! Keeeeep dancing."
Saudi Gazette
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Russia launches over 160 drones on Ukraine in overnight attack injuring at least 11 people
KYIV — Russia launched a large-scale drone assault on Ukraine overnight from Saturday into Sunday, deploying 165 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Ukraine's armed forces. In the capital Kyiv, the attacks triggered fires that left eleven people injured, including two children, according to the State Emergency Services (SES). The SES reported that the attack affected three districts of the capital: Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi. In Obolonskyi, a blaze damaged a 12-story residential building. "When it hit, we didn't know what to do. I was with my son, and I said to him: 'Come on, let's go!' I grabbed him like this, in my pajamas, and ran over here. We saw a neighbor come out and start running away," Nadiya, one of its residents, said. 'We saw people coming down the stairs to evacuate. We were all sitting here in the dark," she added. "There was a strong fire, they were putting it out, and we were sitting here. Two guys got hurt, an ambulance came, but they didn't take them, probably they were under a lot of stress." Meanwhile, in Sviatoshynskyi, residential buildings were affected by fire, and in Shevchenkivskyi, local infrastructure bore the brunt of the attack, with roads and electricity poles damaged. The SES said that 75 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blazes, all of which have now been extinguished. Further south, the central region of Cherkasy also sustained damage following Russian shelling. In the town of Cherkasy, the facades and windows of multi-story buildings were destroyed, along with warehouses belonging to a furniture company, a trading base and garden structures. "There was no whistle, no noise, nothing, it just hit us so hard that the windows blew out. Thank God we are alive," one resident, Vasyl Shevchenko, recounted the attack. "They say that you need to take packages, take documents, take this and that. In such a situation, what can you take? We just took our underwear and ran." Preliminary reports indicate that 10 flats were damaged during the overnight strikes, two of which were completely destroyed by fire. Emergency services mobilized more than 100 rescuers and 26 vehicles to respond to the affected areas, where both homes and businesses were impacted by the fires. According to the Air Armed Forces of Ukraine's Telegram channel, the regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk were also targeted during the overnight strikes. Ukraine's military says it shot down 69 Shahed-type drones and other UAVs, while 80 went off radar. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry released footage on Sunday, claiming it showed Russian forces striking Ukrainian military positions in the southern Kherson region. Euronews could not independently verify its authenticity. — Euronews
Euronews
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Russia launches over 160 drones on Ukraine in overnight attack injuring at least 11 people
ADVERTISEMENT Russia launched a large-scale drone assault on Ukraine overnight from Saturday into Sunday, deploying 165 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Ukraine's armed forces. In the capital Kyiv, the attacks triggered fires that left eleven people injured, including two children, according to the State Emergency Services (SES). The SES reported that the attack affected three districts of the capital: Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi. In Obolonskyi, a blaze damaged a 12-storey residential building. "When it hit, we didn't know what to do. I was with my son, and I said to him: 'Come on, let's go!' I grabbed him like this, in my pyjamas, and ran over here. We saw a neighbour come out and started running away," Nadiya, one of its residents, said. 'We saw people coming down the stairs to evacuate. We were all sitting here in the dark," she added. "There was a strong fire, they were putting it out, and we were sitting here. Two guys got hurt, an ambulance came, but they didn't take them, probably they were under a lot of stress." Municipal workers clean up near burnt cars and a crater made by a drone in the residential area following Russia's air raid in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, May 4, 2025. Efrem Lukatsky/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Meanwhile, in Sviatoshynskyi, residential buildings were affected by fire, and in Shevchenkivskyi, local infrastructure bore the brunt of the attack, with roads and electricity poles damaged. The SES said that 75 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blazes, all of which have now been extinguished. Further south, the central region of Cherkasy also sustained damage following Russian shelling. In the town of Cherkasy, the facades and windows of multi-storey buildings were destroyed, along with warehouses belonging to a furniture company, a trading base and garden structures. "There was no whistle, no noise, nothing, it just hit us so hard that the windows blew out. Thank God we are alive," one resident, Vasyl Shevchenko, recounted the attack. "They say that you need to take packages, take documents, take this and that. In such a situation, what can you take? We just took our underwear and ran." Preliminary reports indicate that 10 flats were damaged during the overnight strikes, two of which were completely destroyed by fire. Emergency services mobilised more than 100 rescuers and 26 vehicles to respond to the affected areas, where both homes and businesses were impacted by the fires. ADVERTISEMENT According to the Air Armed Forces of Ukraine's Telegram channel, the regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk were also targeted during the overnight strikes. Ukraine's military says it shot down 69 Shahed-type drones and other UAVs, while 80 went off radar. Meanwhile, Russia's Defence Ministry released footage on Sunday, claiming it showed Russian forces striking Ukrainian military positions in the southern Kherson region. Euronews could not independently verify its authenticity.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nadiya Bychkova is the epitome of chic in a white mini dress as she enjoys a mother-daughter outing to Wicked after ex Kai Widdrington went Instagram official with new girlfriend
was the epitome of chic in a white mini dress as she enjoyed a mother-daughter outing to Wicked on Thursday. The Ukrainian dancer, 35, split with her boyfriend and fellow Strictly Come Dancing professional, Kai Widdrington, in June 2024 and he recently went Instagram official with new girlfriend Chloe Wells. For the theatre outing, Nadiya was joined by her daughter Mila, eight, whose father is footballer Matija Skarabot. Nadiya looked incredible as she graced the red carpet in a French Maje rib knitted dress, priced at £229. Her garment featured a slightly flared drape and bold cutaway sections outlined with mini Clover buttons along the silhouette. She added a hint of glamour to ensemble as she toted around her belongings in a white Bottega Veneta chain cassette shoulder bag - worth £1,995. Adding inches to her petite frame, Nadiya slipped into a pair of sophisticated slip on nude mules. Nadiya looked ever inch the doting mother as she wrapper her arm around her daughter as they posed for a sweet picture. The blonde beauty's outing comes after her ex Kai went Instagram official with his new girlfriend Chloe Wells, nine months after their acrimonious split. Kai has found love again with executive assistant Chloe who hails from Essex, after meeting on a night out at a west London pub. And proving just how besotted they are, the dancer took to social media last month to share a loved-up snap of the couple looking adoringly into each other's eyes. Grinning from ear-to-ear, Kai looked elated while stunning brunette Chloe, cutting a glam figure in a brown mini dress, looked equally as taken with the hunk. Captioning his snap, Kai simply penned: 'Happiness is underrated', alongside a black heart emoji. He also tagged his new girlfriend in the post. The post garnered plenty of sweet comments from Kai's fans and Strictly pals, while Chloe herself also replied with a red love heart emoji. According to The Sun, they have kept their romance private as Kai struggled with the publicity surrounding his past relationship with Nadiya, but are now set to make their debut red carpet appearance together. And in a sign of how well things are progressing, the couple are reportedly planning to move in together soon. A pal told the publication: 'Chloe is a great girl and has absolutely no interest in the limelight; she just likes Kai for Kai. They have a real laugh together and although it's early days, they're planning on moving in together in the coming months. 'Kai found it very damaging to his mental health having his past relationship with Nadiya played out in public, and thankfully Chloe has no interest at all in being in the spotlight. She also isn't a Strictly superfan which makes things easier. 'They're super-content, and Kai attributes a lot of his looking so well to being in a happier place in life thanks to her. They make a really cute couple.'
