Strictly's Katya gives sneak peak into rehearsals as she surprises co-stars
In a tantalising peek into the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing, Katya Jones treated her Instagram followers to behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals and birthday festivities.
The 34-year-old Russian professional dancer celebrated Kai Widdrington's 28th birthday in style – giving a peak at the professionals serenading him on the Strictly set – and today it was Nadiya Bychkova's turn to take centre stage as she turned 34. The troupe, which includes Katya and her ex-husband Neil Jones, paused their rehearsal to sing to Kai and present him with a cake.
Nadiya, who partnered with Dan Walker on the dance floor in 2021 and Matt Goss in 2022, received a heartfelt tribute from Katya in today's post. Katya affectionately told her: "Proud to be your friend." Adding a dash of romance to the mix, the birthday celebrants are also dating. Nadiya and Kai confirmed their relationship status last year and further solidified their bond with a romantic getaway to the Maldives in June.
In new backstage footage, Kai is seen holding his girlfriend's hand as she dazzles in a princess-worthy gown and a sparkling tiara to match the theme.
Katya wished two professional dancers a happy birthday (Instagram)Nadiya made a grand entrance in the video, shimmying down the steps with a broad grin, shaking her bosom to the catchy tune of The Foundations' Build Me Up Buttercup. Katya showered her friend with praise, captioning the video: "Stay the absolute Queen that you are!"
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She continued the celebration with another video clip of Nadiya strutting her stuff in a thigh-skimming sexy gold dress, grooving to the modern beats of Alicia Keys' tune Girl on Fire. In a heartwarming display of friendship, she held up a slice of delectable chocolate cake and joyously declared: "Happy birthday, my beautiful friend!"
While Katya's own birthday isn't until May, she didn't let that stop her from dressing as if it were a special occasion. Her latest Instagram Stories post showcased her in a chic leopard print mini dress, complemented by a vibrant green jacket and matching shoes.
Kai and Nadiya celebrated their birthdays days apart (Instagram)
Katya posted loving tributes to Nadiya (Instagram)Surprisingly, the dancer revealed one of her stylish pieces was actually a charity shop find, despite its seemingly brand-new appearance. "This green jacket was another great charity shop find!" she proudly captioned her photo.
In other Strictly-related news, Katya wasted no time in getting acquainted with her co-stars' newborn daughter, the adorable offspring of Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec. She shared an endearing snapshot of herself cradling the little girl during their first meeting this weekend, exclaiming: "You are so LOVED Lyra Rose!
"How lucky was I to hold this precious bundle of joy in my arms! Gave her a good pep talk and a cuddle!"
She added, visibly moved: "Ive never seen @aljazskorjanec and @jmanrara so in love and obsessed with anything! Its beautiful to see!"
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