‘It is very difficult right now’: Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova reveals her struggle as her mother has returned to war-stricken Ukraine to look after relatives
While many Ukrainians are fleeing their war-torn country, Nadiya Bychkova has revealed that her mother, Larisa, is going in the other direction.
The Strictly Come Dacing professional, 33, who hails from Luhansk, Ukraine, revealed that the decision for Larisa to return comes as her grandmother needs to be looked after.
Admitting that it’s ‘very difficult right now’, the star shared to us that they’re doing everything they can to get family back to the UK.
‘It is very difficult right now’: Strictly’s Nadiya Bychkova has revealed her struggle as her mother has returned to war-stricken Ukraine to look after relatives
Speaking at a red-carpet event in London, the dancer said: ‘It is very difficult right now. My mum is flying back to look after my grandmother, and we’re trying to get her to the UK’.
Nadiya, who is partnered with Eighties pop star Matt Goss in the new series, adds: ‘It’s a tough one, but I am trying to do everything I can to support and keep them safe.’
After months of tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea on February 24 – with over £7M residents fleeing the country and seeking refuge.
Family: Speaking at a red-carpet event in London, the dancer said: ‘It is very difficult right now. My mum is flying back to look after my grandmother, and we’re trying to get her to the UK’ (pictured with her mother, Larisa)
Doting mother: Nadiya is also mum to daughter Mila, five, who she shares with ex-fiancé Matija Škarabot
Nadiya has previously opened up about the effects of the war on her family, explaining to MailOnline at the National Reality Television Awards that she planned to rescure her family ‘as soon as I get the chance’.
‘I think we’re all affected by it,’ she said. ‘I still have my father there and my grandparents, a lot of friends, it’s a very tough subject to talk about. It’s so difficult.’
‘The war has been going on since 2014 when my family was involved all the time so it’s been very long for me.’
On-screen: But Nadiya has been juggling a jam-packed schedule as she is currently dancing with celebrity contestant Matt Goss on Strictly, with the pair finding themselves in the bottom two last week
She added: I’m in touch with them and I help as much as I can. I couldn’t get my father and my grandmother anywhere close to me but they’re there and they’re safe at the moment so as soon as I will get the chance to get them I’ll do that.’
But Nadiya has been juggling a jam-packed schedule as she is currently dancing with celebrity contestant Matt Goss on Strictly, with the pair finding themselves in the bottom two last week.
They will return to the dancefloor on Saturday evening, with Matt hoping to win back the votes and scores.
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Who are the couples?
HELEN SKELTON AND GORKA MARQUEZ
Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez
Celebrity’s age: 39
Profession: TV and radio broadcaster
Helen says: ‘I’m really excited to get stuck into a fun adventure. My family and friends have always loved the show and can’t wait for me to get started’
ELLIE SIMMONDS AND NIKITA KUZMIN
Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Guzman
Celebrity’s age: 27
Profession: Former athlete
Ellie says: ‘To be asked to be part of the Strictly family is just so exciting and I cannot wait, it’s going to so much fun.’
ELLIE TAYLOR AND JOHANNES RADEBE
Ellie Taylor and Johannes Radebe
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: Comedian
Ellie says: ‘Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I’m absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022!’
FLEUR EAST AND VITO COPPOLA
Fleur East and Vito Coppola
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Singer
Fleur says: ‘I’m equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year’s Strictly line up. I’m excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience.’
JAMES BYE AND AMY DOWDEN
James Bye and Amy Dowden
Celebrity’s age: 38
Profession: EastEnders actor
James says ‘I’m not known for my shimmy or my twinkle toes – in fact my kids regularly laugh at my dad dancing but it’s an honour to be asked and I’m going to give it my best shot.’
JAYDE ADAMS AND KAREN HAUER
Jayde Adams and Karen Hauer
Celebrity’s age: 37
Profession: Comedian
Jayde says: ‘I’ve been a massive fan of the show for years. I feel like I’m watching myself in a dream and I can’t believe I’ve manifested this.’
TYLER WEST AND DIANNE BUSWELL
Tyler West and Dianne Buswell
Celebrity’s age: 26
Profession: Radio DJ
Tyler says: ‘It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.’
HAMZA YASSIN AND JOWITA PRZYSTAL
Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal
Celebrity’s age: 35
Profession: Wildlife cameraman and presenter
Hamza says: ‘I am absolutely over the moon to be joining Strictly 2022. Never in a million years did I think I’d be on such a cool show.’
RICHIE ANDERSON AND GIOVANNI PERNICE
Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
Celebrity’s age: 34
Profession: Radio presenter
Richie says: ‘This is a dream come true! I cannot wait to get in those sparkles and sequins and shimmy across the most famous dance floor in the world!’
KYM MARSH AND GRAZIANO DI PRIMA
Kym Marsh and Graziano Di Prima
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Coronation Street star and presenter
Kym says: ‘I’m so delighted that this year they have! I’m a huge fan of the show and can’t believe I’m going to go from watching at home in my pyjamas to actually dancing in front of the judges in a glittery dress.’
MATT GOSS AND NADIYA BYCHKOVA
Matt Goss and Nadiya Bychkova
Celebrity’s age: 53
Profession: Singer
Matt says: ‘I’ve been reclusive, I come and work and then go back to America. I thought, it’s time for me to come home and get out of my own way’
MOLLY RAINFORD AND CARLOS GU
Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu
Age: 21
Profession: Singer
Molly says: ‘I already know it’s gonna be an experience of a lifetime and I can’t wait to meet the rest of the Strictly family I’ll be sharing it with.’
WILL MELLOR AND NANCY XU
Will Mellor and Nancy Xu
Celebrity’s age: 46
Profession: Actor
Will says: ‘I know it will be a huge challenge but that’s what life is all about. This is also my Mum’s favourite show and she’s had a really tough few years so I’m doing this is for her as well. Bring it on!’
TONY ADAMS AND KATYA JONES
Tony Adams and Katya Jones
Celebrity’s age: 55
Profession: Retired footballer and manager
Tony says: ‘To say I’m excited is an understatement – the lure of the sequins and the call of the salsa has me swapping my battered old football boots for a set of Strictly soft shoes’
KAYE ADAMS AND KAI WIDDRINGTON
Kaye Adams and Kai Widdrington
Celebrity’s age: 59
Profession: Television presenter
Kaye says: ‘I said I wanted to make the last year of my fifties memorable and i can’t think of a better way of doing it than showing the world my two left feet. Pray for me!’
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