Overview
- On Monday, July 20, 2026, Nadiya Bychkova told Betway the Strictly environment is both a family and an intense workplace as she discusses life after the show.
- Bychkova confirmed she left the programme in March 2026 after nine years and said she feels ‘fine’ about the decision and is moving into new creative projects.
- She is one of five professional dancers to depart since the latest series, joining Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk and Michelle Tsiakkas.
- Producers have also replaced long‑time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe for the 2026 run.
- A partial celebrity line‑up for the upcoming series has been revealed — including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Dame Sarah Storey — and the reshuffle could change the show’s on‑air dynamics and career paths for departing pros.