Nadiya Bychkova is set to return to screens as a regular panellist on Strictly Come Dancing’s spin-off show, It Takes Two.
The 37-year-old dancer, originally from Ukraine, appeared on the programme on October 2.
Her return follows her departure from the main Saturday night show earlier this year, part of a broader reshuffle that saw four other professional dancers also leave.
A source told The Sun: "Nadiya is a much-loved member of the Strictly family and the audience loved her appearance on Friday’s It Takes Two.
"She will be back on the show this Monday, and the BBC hope she will make more appearances during this series, as part of the new Monday and Friday panels."
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Bychkova joined an all-star panel on the October 2 episode alongside former Strictly finalists Jay McGuiness and Kimberley Walsh.
The episode was hosted by comedian and Strictly alum Ellie Taylor, with Bychkova set to return to the panel on Monday, October 5.
Fans took to social media to share their delight at her return.
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One viewer wrote on X: "So nice to see Nadiya Bychkova back on #ItTakesTwo and still part of the #Strictly family.
"She was always full of kindness as a pro and hope to see more of her in the future, either as a permanent fixture on It Takes Two or maybe even a future contestant on #CelebrityTraitors."
A second fan posted: "Nadiya Bychkova, I’ve missed you diva #ittakestwo."
Another wrote: "So good to have Nadiya back."
Bychkova first joined Strictly in 2017 and was paired with former EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami.
She went on to dance with Blue star Lee Ryan, retired England goalkeeper David James, and musician Matt Goss, among others.
Bychkova was one of five professionals to leave the show in a major cast change.
Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas were also axed.
They have been replaced by Maddie Ingoldsby, Aleksandra Isaeva, Cristian Priori, Lethabo Monametsi, and Mark Karmalita.
Are you excited to see Nadiya Bychkova back on Strictly? Let us know in the comments.
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