Nadiya Bychkova facts for kids
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Nadiya Bychkova
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Nadiya Bychkova
24 August 1989 Voroshilovgrad, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
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| Occupation | Ballroom and latin dancer |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Children | 1 |
Nadiya Bychkova (Ukrainian: Надія Бичкова; born 24 August 1989) is a famous dancer from Ukraine. She is known for her amazing skills in both ballroom and Latin American dancing. Nadiya has won many awards, including being a two-time World and European Champion in a dance style called '10' Dance.
Since 2017, she has been a professional dancer on the popular British TV show Strictly Come Dancing. She even holds two Guinness World Records from Strictly's Pro Challenge. She set records for the most dance steps in 30 seconds, first for fleckerls in 2020 and then for pat-a-cakes in 2021.
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Her Time on Strictly Come Dancing
Nadiya Bychkova joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer in 2017. She has danced with several famous partners over the years.
In her first series in 2017, she danced with EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami. They did very well, reaching the quarter-finals and finishing in sixth place.
She returned in 2018 and was partnered with another actor and singer, Lee Ryan. They were eliminated in week three.
In 2019, Nadiya danced with former professional footballer David James. They were the fourth couple to leave the competition.
In 2021, she was paired with TV journalist Dan Walker. They had a great run, making it to fifth place.
In 2022, Nadiya danced with singer Matt Goss. They were the third couple to be eliminated that year. In 2023, Nadiya was part of the show but did not have a celebrity partner.
In 2024, she was partnered with Olympic swimmer Tom Dean. They were the first couple to be eliminated after a dance-off.
Before joining the UK show, Nadiya was also a professional dancer on the Bosnian version of Strictly Come Dancing.
Strictly Partnerships and Results
Here is a summary of Nadiya's journeys on Strictly Come Dancing:
| Series | Partner | Place | Average Score |
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| 15 | Davood Ghadami | 6th | 30.4 |
| 16 | Lee Ryan | 14th | 22.3 |
| 17 | David James | 12th | 17.4 |
| 19 | Dan Walker | 5th | 27.5 |
| 20 | Matt Goss | 13th | 20.8 |
| 22 | Tom Dean | 15th | 21.5 |
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Specials
Nadiya has also taken part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special several times.
- In 2022, she danced with actor Larry Lamb.
- In 2023, she danced with historian Dan Snow.
- In 2024, she danced with former racing driver Billy Monger.
Personal Life
Nadiya Bychkova has a daughter named Mila. She was previously engaged to Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot, Mila's father.
In January 2022, Nadiya appeared on the TV show Saturday Mash-Up!. She was "Super Slimed" after viewers voted for her. Also in January 2022, she shared that she and Matija were no longer together. Later in 2022, she confirmed she was in a relationship with fellow Strictly dancer Kai Widdrington.
Dance Tours
In September 2024, Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington announced they would be performing together at "Dancing With The Stars Weekends" in 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Nadiya Bychkova para niños
