Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin was grilled about reports that Dani Dyer could be returning to the BBC One dance competition (Image: ITV)
Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin was quizzed over speculation that Dani Dyer could be set to make a comeback on the BBC One dance show.
The 28 year old dancer appeared on Tuesday’s Good Morning Britain to discuss all things Strictly, as well as his Supernova dance tour, which will take him across the UK alongside special guests including Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova.
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Just recently, reports emerged suggesting that Dani, 29, could be gearing up to return to the BBC competition.
Danny Dyer’s daughter departed last year’s series moments before the launch show was filmed, following a dramatic and sudden withdrawal due to a fractured ankle sustained during rehearsals. Now, reports indicate she is in talks for a second shot at the competition.
When asked about the speculation surrounding Dani — who was originally paired with Nikita before her exit — the professional dancer responded: “I don’t know. I mean, I wish I would know. But, guys, we honestly don’t know anything.”
Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin pictured last year before her exit (Image: undefined)
Host Ranvir Singh then remarked: “Because, of course, you were meant to be dancing with Dani Dyer last year and in the end, you ended up in the final with Amber Davies, didn’t you?” to which Nikita replied: “Yes, yes, yes, we did!”
Elsewhere in the interview, Nikita was also quizzed about the new presenting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, after the BBC One show announced the hosts replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman last week.
It follows Tess, 57, and Claudia, 54, stepping down from their roles on the beloved BBC One dance show last year. Tess had fronted Strictly since its launch in 2004, while Claudia came on board as co-presenter in 2014.
Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin appeared on Tuesday’s episode of Good Morning Britain (Image: ITV)
It was announced on Tuesday 19 May that presenter Emma Willis, 50, comedian Josh Widdicombe, 43, and Strictly professional dancer Johannes Radebe, 39, would be taking on the ballroom hosting duties this autumn in an exciting new era for the hit BBC One dance show.
Nikita said of the line-up: “So excited! You know, obviously, Tess and Claudia are legendary. So, like, to go with Emma, Josh and Jojo is absolutely epic. And plus, Jojo. You know, we know Jojo so well. It’s just so, so lovely.”
He also addressed whether Johannes would still be dancing as much now he is presenting, with Nikita saying: “Jojo will never stop dancing.
“You know what I mean? He’s Johannes. I mean, I’m sure he will present. Johannes will be fantastic at whatever he does.”
