Newly-single Nadiya Bychkova dazzles in a sequin dress as she joins Strictly rehearsals - while Dan Walker hints he's missing dancing after the dancer leaned on him for support during split
She has returned to the ballroom for rehearsals ahead of the live Strictly tour, which begins on Thursday evening in Birmingham.
And as Nadiya Bychkova limbered up for the first show, her former celebrity partner Dan Walker hinted that he is missing the show in his own Instagram post.
The newly-single professional dancer, 32, is believed to have leaned on her dance partner for support during her recent split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot.
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The blonde beauty looked incredible in a silver sequin mini dress, which was covered in embellishments and featured fringe detailing.
Nadia posed against a sparkly backdrop and captioned the shot: 'Can't wait to dance for you! Tonight is the night... and we are ready! @strictlycomedancinglive.'
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In a post on the photo-sharing site, Dan wished the Strictly celebrities and their partners well - while revealing he would be attending the tour in Sheffield.
The Ukrainian-Slovenian dancer wore her signature blonde locks in loose waves and opted for a glamorous coat of make-up in a neutral pallet.
Meanwhile, BBC Breakfast presenter Dan, 44, hinted that he was missing the ballroom as he enjoyed a round of virtual golf.
On the Story, he wrote: 'First golf since Strictly started and... DANCING HELPS!!'
Nadiya also shared a snap of the Strictly professionals and CBBC presenter Rhys Stephenson gathering around for a mirror selfie ahead of the show.
Nadiya included judge Craig Revel Horwood's signature phrase, 'fab-u-lous', alongside the image.
It was recently reported that Nadiya had split from her and father of her child, Matija, while the couple remain committed to five-year-old daughter Mila.
Nadiya has apparently been leaning on her Strictly family and her friend Dan or support in the wake of her romantic troubles.
All eyes have been on Nadiya this week, with the dancer distracting herself from her recent breakup by immersing herself in intense rehearsals for the show's live tour this week.
On Wednesday it was revealed her partner on the 2021 series, has become a 'pillar of strength and support' for her during the split.
The dancer is single after ending her engagement to the Slovenian footballer, 33, as exclusively revealed by MailOnline last week.
Matija no longer follows Nadiya on Instagram, while Nadiya has not posted about him for seven months.
Sources close to the stunning dancer revealed that she has been confiding in BBC Breakfast presenter Dan after accepting the fact that her long-distance relationship with Matija was no longer working.
Dan has been married to Sarah for 21 years and the couple have three children.
One source told MailOnline: 'Dan and Nadiya have such a great bond and he has been a pillar of strength and support for her following the breakup with Matija.
'The bond between them started during Strictly, leaving the cast and crew surprised at how close they became. They were literally inseparable and got on so well and this has continued even now the series is over.'
Another source added: 'Dan supported Nadiya with everything, including her breakup, which only made their partnership stronger.
'He even grew close to her mother and daughter, who really enjoyed watching them dance together on Strictly.
'Dan and Nadiya enjoy a deep and special bond, which has really helped her to get on with her new life following the split.'
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