Nadiya Bychkova has sparked tension on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour due to her flirting, it has been claimed.
The 32-year-old dancer recently became the latest victim of the Strictly Curse when it was revealed her relationship Slovenian footballer fiancé Matija Škarabot, 33, had come to an abrupt end.
Nadiya and Matija share a five-year-old daughter named Mila and had been together since falling for each other following the collapse of Nadiya’s marriage to Russian dancer Sergey Konovaltsev in 2015.
After her closeness to BBC News presenter Dan Walker raised eyebrows during the most recent series of the BBC show, Nadiya has now been causing ripples amongst the cast and crew after reportedly growing close to fellow pro Kai Widdrington, 26.
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On the 2021 series of Strictly, he was partnered with TV presenter AJ Ododu, and their chemistry was so intense that fans were convinced that they were watching them fall in love on screen.
So it's no surprise that the 33-year-old, who was forced to miss both the Strictly final and the tour due to an ankle injury, is said to be less than impressed about the backstage gossip filtering back to her.
One of her friends told The Sun on Sunday : "AJ and Kai got really close during the show and their chemistry was electric.
"She's obviously gutted not to be on the tour while her ankle heals and she is shocked that Kai has already seemingly moved on by comforting Nadiya.
"Nadiya is incredibly flirty and it has certainly raised eyebrows.
"AJ was also not happy when she then heard about Nadiya flirting with her own dance partner Dan Walker."
Representatives for Nadiya, AJ and the BBC have been approached for comment.
Fans were convinced that AJ and Kai might end up dating one another, and while they never officially confirmed or denied there was more to their relationship than just dancing, a source close to the pair told new! magazine they had a very "special bond".
But now it seems that his focus is on Nadiya, with the pair spotted out for dinner in Birmingham last week.
An insider told The Sun: "Nadiya and Kai have incredible chemistry, and a very strong friendship.
“Right from week one they connected, and are always laughing and messing about.
"He has cheered her up and made her smile again. They’re great mates, and lots of people backstage think they’d make a really cute couple when the time is right."
