One of the stars to depart Strictly Come Dancing has hinted at some upcoming TV work
Former Strictly Come Dancing pro Nadiya Bychkova has hinted that she is returning to TV after exiting the BBC ballroom show.
The star was a professional on the much-loved show, but has exited ahead of the upcoming 2026 series along with fellow dancers Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas.
However, Nadiya has now revealed she has other television work lined up.
Quizzed about her career ambitions now that she has left Strictly, she shared with Betway that she would be playing Tinkerbell in Peter Pan in panto this year and teased: “There are also some TV projects coming up that I can’t talk about yet, but they are things I’ve always wanted to do.
“It’s a very creative future for me.”
Nadiya announced in March that she was leaving Strictly after nine years as part of the pro line-up, telling fans on Instagram: “This isn’t the end… I look forward to being part of the Strictly world for many years to come in ways I am beginning to explore.”
She has now said of her life after the BBC show: “I’m definitely moving more into the creative side of things, with choreographing, producing shows, and developing my own ideas.
“I love collaborating, and I have a collaboration coming up with one of the orchestras in the UK to create a show combining music and dance in a way I haven’t seen done before. I’m really excited about that.”
Nadiya also revealed that she would continue to explore acting after making her big screen acting debut in the movie 10 Dance earlier this year.
Starring Japanese actor Keita Machida, the film tells the story of two competing dancers whose partnership on the dancefloor sparks a unexpected connection.
The film was for Netflix, and the star said it was something she “really enjoyed”, adding that “it inspired me to keep developing that skill”.
Nadiya’s appearance in 10 Dance went down a storm with fans when it was unveiled, with one Instagram user saying she was “breathtaking” in the movie and another saying that her performance was “beautiful and captivating”.
Strictly Come Dancing is available on BBC iPlayer.
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