Showbiz I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice . Strictly Come Dancing pros Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have split after two years together.
Insiders have claimed that the couple’s relationship came under strain by the pressures of touring. They decided to part ways after their lucrative Behind the Magic tour ended in June as reported by The Sun. MailOnline has alleged that the breakup has been "amicable" and the pair will continue to work together professionally.
Bychkova, previously engaged to Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot, attended Wimbledon solo last week, while Widdrington visited friends and family in the US. The Ukrainian dancer, 34, was supposed to join the 28-year-old at the Police Bravery Awards on July 11, but he ended up attending alone. An insider told The Sun : “It's heartbreaking.
Kai and Nadiya seemed like the most perfect couple and have been so, so blissfully in love. “But the pressures of touring - being in each other's space 24/7, and the stress of performing a sell-out show eventually took its toll. “After a tough few weeks, they sat down together and decided to call it quits.
They remain incredibly close and are determined their split will not have any impact on the next series of Strictly - they remain consummate professionals, and nothing will change that.” The Standard has contacted Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington’s rep for comment. News of their split co.
