Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers were spotted arriving at rehearsals carrying gifts on Nancy Xu’s birthday in London on Tuesday.
Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova and Jowita Przystal were all spotted carrying boxes and gift bags as they made their way to the studios.
The group of dancers were celebrating Nancy’s 33rd birthday in style, after she first appeared on the BBC ballroom and Latin show in 2019.
Dianne, 35, who looked radiant in a red top and denim shorts, was spotted arriving with a homemade cake in a box for the occasion.
Nancy was seen looking radiant in a floaty tiered red dress, with her brunette locks down and billowing in the breeze.
Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers were spotted arriving at rehearsals carrying gifts on Nancy Xu’s birthday in London on Tuesday
Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova and Jowita Przystal were all spotted carrying boxes and gift bags as they made their way to the studios
The group of dancers were celebrating Nancy’s 33rd birthday in style, after she first appeared on the BBC ballroom and Latin show in 2019
Tuesday was the 33rd birthday of their colleague Nancy Xu (pictured) who won Strictly’s Christmas Special in 2023 with Jamie Borthwick who will reportedly return in September
Nadiya Bychkova and Karen Hauer stunned in similar gym sets as they led the Strictly Come Dancing pros arriving for their latest rehearsals in Camden, north London on Tuesday – amid the ongoing behind-the-scenes chaos.
Ukrainian native Nadiya, 34, flashed her washboard abs in the khaki two-piece, while wearing the matching cap and elevating her look with a large Chanel handbag.
Venezuelan-American star Karen, 42, who was previously in a relationship with ex-Strictly pro Kevin Clifton, looked incredible in a dark green set and carried a shiny mauve handbag.
The cast were in high spirits as it was the 33rd birthday of their colleague Nancy Xu, who won Strictly’s Christmas Special in 2023 with Jamie Borthwick – who will reportedly return in September.
She was thoroughly dressed for the occasion and was gifted a handmade birthday cake by Dianne Buswell, 35.
Nadiya’s recent ex Kai Widdrington, 28, risked an awkward run-in with Nadiya, whom he split from in July after two years together, as he arrived by bike.
Luba Mushtuk, 34, rocked a black crop top and leggings, and wrapped a black and white tartan shirt around her waist.
Cypriot-Sri Lankan Michelle Tsiakkas, 28, wore an orange Adidas jacket and a white pair of Dr. Martens and carried two Selfridges bags, perhaps containing Nancy’s gifts.
Jowita and Katya carried Selfridges carrier bags over their shoulders
Nadiya Bychkova, Dianne Buswell, Katya Jones, Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu were pictured
Nadiya Bychkova, 34, and Karen Hauer, 42, stunned in similar gym sets on Tuesday as they led the Strictly Come Dancing professionals heading to rehearsals in Camden
Nikita sported a white tank top and blue striped shorts
Nancy and Jowita were spotted together
Strictly 2023 and Celebrity Big Brother 2024 runner-up Nikita Kuzmin, 26, wore a white vest and light blue pinstripe shorts.
Slovenian star Aljaz Skorjanec, 34, beamed and gave a thumbs up as he donned grey jogging bottoms and a black T-shirt.
Father-of-one Neil Jones, 42, wore a pale yellow T-shirt with heavily pocketed light blue jeans and white trainers.
Strictly 2023 winner Vito Coppola, 31, looked handsome in an open white shirt and cropped brown trousers.
Lauren Oakley, 33, who joined Strictly in 2022 along with Vito, Michelle, and Carlos Gu, went braless in a grey crop top and a floral skirt.
Gorka Marquez, 33, who judges Spanish dance show Bailando con las Estrellas, showed off his heavily tattooed arms in a black vest which he wore with black shorts.
It comes after the scandal-plagued show was plunged into further crisis this week when the programme was branded ‘toxic and cruel’ by staff claiming they were grilled on their ‘sex lives’.
She was thoroughly dressed for the occasion and was brought a handmade birthday cake by Dianne Buswell, 35
Nadiya’s recent ex Kai Widdrington, 28, risked an awkward run-in with Nadiya, whom he split from in July after two years together, as he arrived by bike
Luba Mushtuk, 34, rocked a black crop top and leggings and wrapped a black and white tartan shirt around her waist
Her leggings were covered in stars and she layered silver necklaces. Luba finished her look with bright white trainers
Cypriot-Sri Lankan Michelle Tsiakkas, 28, wore an orange Adidas jacket and a white pair of Dr. Martens and carried two Selfridges bags, perhaps containing Nancy’s gifts
Strictly 2023 and Celebrity Big Brother 2024 runner-up Nikita Kuzmin, 26, wore a white vest and light blue pinstripe shorts
Slovenian star Aljaz Skorjanec, 34, beamed and gave a thumbs up as he donned grey jogging bottoms and a black T-shirt
Father-of-one Neil Jones, 42, wore a pale yellow T-shirt with heavily pocketed light blue jeans and white trainers
Strictly 2023 winner Vito Coppola, 31, looked handsome in an open white shirt and cropped brown trousers
Lauren Oakley, 33, who joined Strictly in 2022 along with Vito, Michelle, and Carlos Gu, went braless in a grey crop top and a floral skirt
Gorka Marquez, 33, who judges Spanish dance show Bailando con las Estrellas, showed off his heavily tattooed arms in a black vest which he wore with black shorts
Dianne gave a wave as she later left
Karen wore a khaki sports co-ord
She waved to the cameras
The sports shorts were teamed with a sports bra
Nadiya showed off her toned figure while stepping out
The pros stepping out comes just after Strictly was thrown into more crisis on Monday as backstage staff branded the scandal-plagued show ‘toxic and cruel’.
The BBC show has been engulfed by drama since Giovanni Pernice was suspended after his celebrity partner Amanda Abbington accused him of abusive behaviour, saying he was ‘cruel and mean.’ He denies the claims.
It was followed by Graziano Di Prima’s sacking last month over reports he verbally and physically abused Zara McDermott during rehearsals. Graziano has apologised for kicking his former partner and added other allegations do not align with ‘how he remembers it.’
And now, according to The Observer, production workers at the hit dance series have alleged they were grilled on their ‘sex lives.’
One complained that ‘talented co-workers were treated with cruelty,’ while another added that the workplace environment on the show eight years ago was ‘tense, toxic, uncomfortable.’
One then told the publication how they had been subjected to ‘sexualised comments’ including queries about their sex life.
A spokesperson for the BBC told the publication: ‘The welfare of our crews working on each series of Strictly is always of paramount importance to us.
‘We act speedily when any concerns are raised, and we have thorough, effective and longstanding processes to manage them. We do not recognise the claims relating to a negative workplace culture.’
The pros stepping out comes just after Strictly backstage staff branded the scandal-plagued show ‘toxic and cruel’ (pictured: Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington)
