The Strictly Come Dancing live tour, which sees several of this year's celebrities as well as other stars from previous series take to the dancefloor, has officially started.
However, professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin will be missing a "portion" of the action after testing positive for Covid-19.
Nikita, who is partnered with Tilly Ramsay, posted a statement on Instagram.
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He wrote: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for Covid-19.
"Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast. Will be back as soon as I can :)."
He was quickly inundated with support from his co-stars including Tilly who took to the comment section to say she was missing her friend.
Welsh professional dancer Amy Dowden wrote: "Missing you ( pro group numbers) partner!!!! Rest up x," whilst pro Johannes Radebe shared: "Miss you darling x."
Thursday (January 20) marked the opening night of the Strictly live tour at Birmingham's Utilita Arena as the class of 2021 embark on a 22-date tour of the UK.
Nikita's announcement comes after finalist AJ Odudu pulled out of both the competition and the live tour after suffering an ankle injury.
Strictly 2020 finalist Maisie Smith is filling in for AJ on the live tour.
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