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26th Jan 2022

Strictly’s Kai and Nadiya dating after dancer calls off engagement

Kat O'Connor

Kai was previously linked to his Strictly partner AJ.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova are reportedly dating.

The pro-dancers have been dating for months, according to new reports.

Kai was previously linked to Strictly contestant AJ Odudu.

A source told The Sun that they have been involved since Nadiya ended her engagement.

“It was low-key at first but they can’t help it now — they’re very much together.”

“Kai was outside the hotel for about 15 minutes and waited until everyone else in the touring party had checked in — but Nadiya came along a short while later.”

“It’s clear they’re a proper item,” the source said.

“Kai and Nadiya didn’t seem at all secretive about their relationship – they’re a couple like any other.”

33-year-old Nadiya split from her footballer boyfriend Matija “some time ago”.

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They broke up because of the “commitments they give to their careers”.

They also struggled with their long-distance relationship.

A source close to the professional dancer said they remain on good terms for the sake of their daughter.

“Performing on Strictly and the Strictly Live Tour takes up half her year, in the end, the commitment to their jobs made it too difficult for the relationship to work.”

“There’s still a lot of love and respect between them and Mila is and always will be their priority.”

The former couple shares a 5-year-old daughter named Mila together.