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Nadiya Bychkova Says Spinal Scare From Strictly Rehearsal Fall Has Passed

Hospital scans showed no lasting damage, clearing her to resume training with physio support.

Overview

  • The professional dancer says she lost feeling in her left leg and could not move after falling from a chair and table during a group routine.
  • Crew immobilised her and she was taken by ambulance to A&E, where she waited strapped to a trolley for scans.
  • Images published with her account show her head secured and her body immobilised as doctors assessed a possible spinal injury.
  • She says she returned to the dancefloor within a week and has since made public appearances, including the Downton Abbey premiere.
  • Strictly production described the hospital visit as precautionary and said medical and welfare teams continue to support her as rehearsals proceed.