Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova put rugby star partner Chris Robshaw through his paces with his wife Camilla Kerslake and their sons as they shared a sweet training video to Instagram on Sunday.
The BBC professional dancer, 36, was seen connecting with her new dance partner and his family as they prepared for their first dance routine on the show.
In the clip, Nadiya was seen holding Chris’s son, Hunter, 13 months, in her arms as she stepped forward and back as Chris mirrored their moves while holding Wilding, four.
Nadiya was then seen leading a group session, including Camilla, 37, as they practiced a basic salsa and the Charleston.
Camilla was then seen having a one-on-one session with Nadiya as they were seen holding each other’s arms and practicing a basic two-step.
Alongside the clip, the opera singer penned: ‘Thanks so much to @madiyabychkova for teaching the family a bit of the Charleston and salsa! Can’t wait for our next lesson!’
Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova put partner Chris Robshaw through his paces with his wife Camilla and their sons as they shared a sweet training video to Instagram on Sunday
The BBC professional dancer, 36, was seen connecting with her new dance partner and his family, (Camilla pictured left) as they prepared for their first dance routine on the show
This could be seen as the first step in Camilla befriending Nadiya as she vowed to build a connection with Chris’s Strictly Come Dancing partner in a bid to avoid the famous curse.
Strictly has seen the demise of many couples in the months after the glitzy lights dimmed in the famous ballroom since its debut in 2004.
Classical singer Camilla, who has been married to Chris since 2018, is said to have already invited Nadiya over for dinner amid her plans to strike up a friendship.
The singer is said to be a girls’ girl and is keen to avoid any risk of herself and the professional dancer, whose identity will be revealed at Saturday’s launch show, being pitted against each other.
‘She’s always been very vocal about women supporting each other and has already invited Chris’ partner over for dinner,’ a source told The Sun.
‘She wants to start building a friendship outside of the show in a bid to stop any gossiping around the curse.
‘Chris’s partner is totally on board, they have shared common ground and want to make sure they’re a unified group – rather than Camilla being on the outside.’
In the clip, Nadiya was seen holding Chris’s son, Hunter, 13 months, in her arms as she stepped forward and back as Chris mirrored their moves while holding Wilding, four
This could be seen as the first step in Camilla befriending Nadiya as she vowed to build a connection with Chris’s Strictly Come Dancing partner in a bid to avoid the famous curse
Former rugby player Chris is one of the 15 celebrities taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing
The source added that Chris thinks both women will form a bond and he will end up a ‘third wheel’.
Chris nearly turned down the opportunity to be on the show as the family were being stalked, but the pair explained that they were not going to let the situation stop them from enjoying the journey ahead.
She took to her social media to give her fans an update as she explained they have been ‘focusing on family’ and they won’t let recent events ‘define’ them.
In a statement on Instagram, Camilla wrote: ‘Hi loves, I just want to say the biggest thank you for all your kind words and messages this week.
‘Chris and I are so grateful to the press for handling a very difficult situation with such sensitivity.
‘It’s meant we can focus on keeping our little family safe. We’ve truly been overwhelmed by the kindness shown.
‘From here, we’re choosing to move forward. This won’t define us and instead, we’ll be focusing on our family and the exciting journey ahead with Strictly!
‘I don’t know about you, but I’m very ready for the sequins and spray tans to take centre stage.
‘Let’s hope it’s more snake hips and not hip replacement for our boy!
‘If you see us goofing around on socials, know that while we’re navigating a lot behind the scenes, we also want to share the joy, laughter and magic of SCD with you. Strictly is our happy place right now and we’re embracing that fully.
‘Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts, for lifting us up and surrounding us with so much love. Bring on the sequins!’
STRICTLY LINEUP 2025
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
Age: 36
Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator
Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’
Alex Kingston
Age: 62
Profession: Doctor Who actress
The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie.’
Balvinder Sopal
Age: 46
Profession: EastEnders actress
Balvinder says: ‘I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’
La Voix
Age: 45
Profession: Drag performer
She says: ‘Strictly is a national institution and I can’t wait to get started. All that’s left to say is: good luck to my partner! Here’s hoping they can help me go from La Voix into La Danse.’
Thomas Skinner
Age: 34
Profession: Reality star and entrepreneur
He says: ‘Bring on the sequins, sambas and most importantly, the BOSH to the ballroom!’
Vicky Pattison
Age: 37
Profession: Reality TV star
She says: ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up… but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t terrified.’
Karen Carney
Age: 38
Profession: Football pundit
She says: ‘I’m such a huge fan of the show and I can’t believe I’m finally getting the chance to take part.’
George Clark
Age: 25
Profession: YouTuber
He says: ‘Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.’
Dani Dyer
Age: 29
Profession: Reality star, 2018 Love Island winner
Dani says: ‘Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year! feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.’
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Age: 53
Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.
He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’
Ellie Goldstein
Age: 23
Profession: Model, influencer and disability ambassador
She says: ‘It’s a show I’ve loved watching for so long, and the chance to now be part of it feels like a dream’.
Chris Robshaw
Age: 39
Profession: Rugby player
He says: ‘This is about as far out of my comfort zone as it gets! I’m hoping to take my dad-dancing to a whole new level, and my mum can’t wait to drag me along to her Zumba class’.
Stefan Dennis
Age: 66
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘Looking forward to the sparkle and reaching for the sky.’
Ross King
Age: 63
Profession: Showbiz correspondent
He says: ‘I can’t wait to learn from the best, meet my fellow contestants, and, most importantly… try not to step on too many toes!’
Lewis Cope
Age: 30
Profession: Actor
He says: ‘I’m so excited to be swapping the Dales for the dance floor and joining this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.’
