STRICTLY’S Nadiya Bychkova doesn’t look too camera shy in just her pants and heels — and credits former show partner Dan Walker for helping her come out of her shell.
The dance pro, 35, revealed she struggled to speak on film after joining the BBC show.
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But she thanked the TV host for giving her confidence.
The Ukrainian and pal Dan, 47, were reunited during her solo tour in his home city Sheffield.
He joined her on stage for A Special Evening with Nadiya Bychkova on Wednesday.
She told the audience: “When we met, I didn’t feel comfortable talking in front of the camera because of the language, because I didn’t think I had enough words to express myself.
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“I didn’t get an opportunity to find my way of telling my story and you helped me do that.”
The pair fondly reminisced on stage about their time on Strictly in 2021.
Married Dan left the venue with Nad and other crew members before a farewell hug in the car park.
Dan was seen wearing a dark-coloured outfit complete with a green jacket and a backpack on his back.
Meanwhile, Nadiya wore all beige as she embraced her former dance partner.
During their stint on Strictly together back in 2021, Dan and Nadiya reached the quarter finals of the hit show before ultimately being eliminated.
Following his exit, the newsreader said at the time: “I’m not a dancer, but she showed me that I can dance.
“And that for me, this has been an absolutely incredible experience.”
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