Tilly Ramsay's partner Nikita Kuzmin pulls out of Strictly tour after positive Covid test

Nikita Kuzmin has pulled out of the Strictly Come Dancing live tour after testing positive for Covid.

The professional dancer - who is partnered with Tilly Ramsay - has been forced to pull out of some of the shows after testing positive for the virus - but he has reassured fans he'll be back as soon as he can.

The tour will see several of this year's celebrities as well as other stars from previous series take to the dancefloor, thrilling arenas full of people - but Nikita has been forced to take some time away from the tour after the positive test.

"So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for COVID-19," he wrote on Instagram.

Nikita and Tilly impressed on the BBC One show (BBC)

"Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast. Will be back as soon as I can :)."

Tilly took to the comment section to admit she was really missing her friend as she wrote, "Missing you."

Fellow professional dancer Amy Dowden wrote: "Missing you ( pro group numbers) partner!!!! Rest up x," whilst pro Johannes Radebe shared: "Miss you darling x."

Nikita took three lateral flows to check (nikita__kuzmin/Instagram)

Nikita shared a post to his Instagram story about missing the shows (nikita__kuzmin/Instagram)

Tilly and Nikita placed fifth on the BBC One show last year, impressing viewers with their incredible routines.

After their exit, the dancer praised the influencer for being a great partner.

"I’m just grateful for everything, for the whole Strictly team, for the production team, for the costume, for the make-up, for everything. Thank you guys, thank you to the professionals and cast, and a huge, huge thank you to Tilly," he said.

Tilly and Nikita exited the show in fifth place (BBC)

And Tilly also gushed over Nikita and the "incredible experience" of being on the show together.

"I’d just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has made this an amazing, positive journey for me," she said, "From everyone here to backstage, wardrobe, make up and camera crew. It’s just been the most extraordinary time.

"I found out something about myself that I didn’t know I could do, I didn’t know I could dance and have fun like this. So a massive thank you and a huge thank you to Nikita who has guided me out of my shell and has just made this the most amazing experience."