Born in Ukraine before moving to Italy aged nine, Nikita Kuzmin could never have imagined he would have ended up on one of the biggest dance shows in the world.
Joining Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, the professional dancer has made it to the final twice and has been partnered with popular celebrities including Amber Davies, Layton Williams and Tilly Ramsay.
And while BBC bosses have ignited a huge professional shake-up to this year’s line-up, with five fan favourites all axed from the show, Nikita isn’t going anywhere.
Reflecting on the opportunity ahead of his new solo tour Burn The Floor: Supernova, Nikita
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