Nadiya Bychkova sends pulses racing in a skimpy bikini as she enjoys holiday in Turkey after being axed from Strictly

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Nadiya Bychkova turned heads in a revealing bikini while enjoying a refreshing dip under a waterfall in Turkey, seemingly to unwind after her recent departure from Strictly Come Dancing.

The 36-year-old professional dancer was a long-time cast member on the BBC dance show, but show officials decided not to renew her contract this week.

After the recent news, Nadiya took a break to relax in the sun, sharing photos on Instagram Saturday that showed off her fit body.

She stunned in the skimpy white two-piece, featuring a triangle bra and gold accents.

Nadiya seems to be enjoying some time off from dancing, as she recently posted about her stay at the Regnum The Crown hotel.

With her bouquet of flowers, the celebrity wrote a short message: ‘Water, light, silence – one of those rare, peaceful moments.’

Nadiya showcased a workout plan inspired by Strictly Come Dancing on Wednesday’s episode of Morning Live.

During the live show, the dancer avoided talking about being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing. Instead, she showed Gethin Jones and the other guests how to do a dance move from one of Shane Ward’s performances.

I’m absolutely gutted! Nadiya hasn’t said a word about leaving the show, and the BBC is being so secretive about who’s joining this year. I’m dying to know the new lineup, but they’re keeping everything under wraps! It’s just not the same without Nadiya, honestly.

The Daily Mail reports that claims she was removed from the main team because of her age are false.

The decision not to renew her contract actually stems from her difficult behavior behind the scenes and her close relationship with Dan Walker, a fellow competitor from 2021.

Her demanding and difficult behavior frustrated her colleagues, and her recent split from Kai Widdrington, 30, created an uncomfortable atmosphere among the professional dancers, who found it hard to be around them both.

The couple’s two-year relationship caused problems with their managers, who prefer to avoid having former partners work together to maintain a positive team environment.

Someone familiar with the show explained that while ‘Strictly’ is meant to be fun and entertaining, a sense of competition is essential for it to be successful.

Network executives hope the professional dancers on the show will approach their partnerships with a competitive spirit, pushing for strong performances without crossing the line into unacceptable behavior. They want to avoid the controversies and accusations of bullying that have plagued the show recently.

Okay, let’s be honest, while I admire Nadiya’s talent, her last few pairings with celebrity partners haven’t quite hit the mark. She’s danced with a few well-known faces, including Matt Goss, but unfortunately, they haven’t been able to crack the top 10. It’s a tough competition, and sometimes even great dancers need the right partner to really shine!

To maintain the show’s quality, we hope the next person to join the cast does a great job.

Several other professional dancers won’t be returning this year, including Michelle Tsiakkas, age 30, Luba Mushtuk, 36, and Gorka Márquez, 35.

Earlier this month, The Daily Mail reported that Karen Hauer, a professional dancer on the show since 2012 and the longest-serving female dancer, will not be returning.

Even though Karen had been on the show for 13 years, she only recently found out about the decision.

Oh my gosh, I’ve been following Karen for years! Remember when she was paired with Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, that amazing Gladiator star? And before that, it was Paul Merson, the footballer! Honestly, each pairing has been incredible, but 2023 was special – dancing with Eddie Kadi, the comedian, was just pure magic! I’ve watched every single dance, of course.

The Daily Mail reported that BBC executives are keeping Katya Jones on the show because she’s a fan favorite, even though they’re facing other challenges.

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2026-03-15 00:36