Nadiya Bychkova, originally from Ukraine, started dancing at just 4 years old. Nadiya is a two-time World Champion and European Champion in Ballroom and Latin '10' Dance, winning in 2014 and 2015. She is also a multiple-time Slovenian Ballroom and Latin Champion and has participated in the Bosnian version of "Strictly Come Dancing."

 

Following her success, Nadiya was invited to join the hit UK BBC television series in 2017, partnering with EastEnders star Davood Ghadami. Nadiya and Davood finished in an impressive sixth place, performing an Argentine Tango to "Phantom Of The Opera."

 

Nadiya continued her "Strictly Come Dancing" journey, partnering with Blue’s Lee Ryan and professional footballer David James. In 2021, she enjoyed her most successful partnership to date, reaching the quarter-finals with popular BBC presenter Dan Walker. In 2022, she partnered with Bros’ Matt Goss.

 

In 2021, she co-headlined the first show to reopen the London Palladium after the pandemic, "Here Come The Boys," alongside "Strictly" favourites Aljaž, Graziano, Nikita, and Pasha. This show toured the UK in the summer of 2022.

 

In 2023, she co-headlined a successful UK tour with Kai Widdrington

called Once Upon A Time. They are back together on stage with their brand-new production titled Behind The Magic.

 

Nadiya has always enjoyed a successful modeling career. She has been the face of Michael Kors and an ambassador for the lingerie range Lisca. Recently, she fronted a national campaign for the British shoe retailer Dune and was the face of the Freemans Summer 2023 campaign.

 

More recently, Nadiya was appointed an ambassador and public figurehead for the Royal Ballet School’s Primary Steps Programme. This program shares the belief that all children should have opportunities to participate in dance and movement. They aim to widen access to and participation in dance or movement, particularly for children in communities with little access to dance, physical education, or play.