September 14th 2024.
Kai Widdrington, the talented and charming professional dancer, has recently opened up about his feelings after being snubbed from the upcoming season of Strictly Come Dancing. As the beloved BBC show prepares to return to screens tonight, fans were disappointed to learn that Kai will not be joining the star-studded lineup due to a lack of female celebrities.
Over the past few weeks, Strictly has been revealing its celebrity contestants, including Towie's Pete Wicks, comedian Chris McCausland, and Love Island's Tasha Ghouri. While the official pairings have yet to be announced, it has been confirmed that Kai will not be competing as a celebrity partner this year.
Kai, who joined the show in 2021, has had the opportunity to dance with TV presenter AJ Odudu, Loose Women's Kaye Adams, and most recently, Angela Rippon on last year's season. Despite forming a close friendship with Angela, it was revealed in August that Kai was the first casualty of the male-heavy lineup.
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While Kai has mostly remained tight-lipped about the producers' decision, he recently broke his silence in an interview with the Daily Star. The 29-year-old expressed his disappointment but remained optimistic, saying he hopes to get a celebrity partner next season. "Some of us don't get partners, and that's the way it is. Let's see what happens next year," he said.
Despite not having a celebrity partner, Kai has been busy rehearsing for group routines, which he describes as "fantastic" and "funny." He also mentioned that the new season will be a great one, despite not being able to compete for the glitter ball trophy.
In a recent interview with MailOnline, Kai also shared his thoughts on the male-heavy lineup, saying that "everyone wants to get a celeb." However, he remains positive and hopes to get a partner next year.
Kai's absence from the lineup comes after his breakup with his ex-girlfriend and Strictly co-star, Nadiya Bychkova. The former couple, who met on the show in 2021 and announced their relationship in 2022, reportedly "had to be separated" while attending the National Television Awards on Thursday night. According to a source, the couple had parted ways in July after two years together.
Despite their breakup, Kai and Nadiya remained "incredibly close," but their recent appearance at the NTA event seemed to prove otherwise. The former couple walked the red carpet separately, with Nadiya arriving later and avoiding any interaction with Kai.
Inside the event, an onlooker revealed that the pair gave each other a "wide berth" and were kept apart by organizers to avoid any awkward camera shots. It seems that despite their professional relationship, the former couple is still adjusting to their breakup.
As fans eagerly anticipate the new season of Strictly, they will have to do without Kai's infectious energy and smooth dance moves. But don't fret, as the show promises to be a fantastic one, with a star-studded lineup and exciting group routines. So get ready to tune in to BBC One and iPlayer tonight at 7.20 pm for another season of dazzling performances and thrilling competition.
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