STRICTLY dance professional couple Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington prepare their own show with a passionate display of love backstage.
The pair were seen kissing and cuddling between tapings of last night’s pre-recorded programme, leaving the crew feeling uncomfortable.
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Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington prepare their own show with a passionate display of love backstageCredit: Getty
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A source said: ‘Nadiya and Kai were all over each other during filming and could barely keep their hands off’ Credit: Alamy
The duo were joined by the rest of the cast at Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, for the first episode of the new series.
It comes after Ukrainian dancer Nadiya (34) did not get a famous partner in the show this year.
A TV source said: “Nadiya and Kai were all over each other during filming and could barely keep their hands off each other.
“They made a spectacle out of their relationship and didn’t seem to care who was watching.
“They performed together in some dances, but between shots they stole kisses, held hands, were very sensitive and generally tried to let everyone know they were a couple.
“It was overwhelming and embarrassing for everyone around them.
“Nadiya may not have a celebrity partner this year, but she definitely has Kai in her place.
“They definitely seemed to be flaunting their relationship and enjoying the attention.”
The couple have been dating since last year after bonding on the national tour of Strictly Come Dancing and soon got a pet bulldog together called Snoopy.
Nadiya, who has a daughter — Mila, seven — with ex-Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot, 35, previously told Brit Kai, 28: “He’s kind and compassionate and makes me laugh.
“I feel very relaxed with him.”
The former Playboy model was shocked to learn that her bosses did not give her a partner this year.
Some insiders wondered if it was because she and Kai had their own tour this year, instead of the Strictly one.
Nadiya, who joined the BBC1 show in 2017, only made it to week three with ex-Bros singer Matt Goss last year, but came fifth in 2021 with TV presenter Dan Walker.
He compared her disdain this year to the omission of soccer great Lionel Messi from the squad for the World Cup finals.
Dan said online: “Strictly is such an amazing series and it’s almost time for a new series, what a great line up this year.
“All the pros are great, but it was suffocating to hear that @nadiyabychkova doesn’t have a partner.
“I’m sure he’s still looking forward to being part of the biggest show on TV.
“But I feel like I’m benching Messi for the World Cup final!”
Nadiya also did not get a partner in 2020 after getting closer to her male dancers every year.
In 2019, she was romantically linked to former England goalkeeper David James on the show, although she was engaged to Matija at the time.
She said David was delighted that people believed they were in love and told her: “We have to go in the right direction.
“That’s how it should look.”
Former Blue singer Lee Ryan was rumored to be smitten with her in 2018 as they were pictured holding hands and making out.
Last week, a fan wrote a tribute to this year’s scorn on her Instagram page.
Liking the comment, Nadiya responded with a thank you and a white heart emoticon.
A spokeswoman for Strictly declined to comment.
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