Nadiya Bychkova, the Ukrainian-born beauty, has made headlines both on and off the dance floor. As a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing , she’s known for her grace, talent, and dazzling performances. But when the glitter fades, her personal life tells a story of love, heartbreak, and relentless dedication to her career.
The 32-year-old has recently split from her footballer fiancé Matija Škarabot, the father of her five-year-old daughter, Mila, choosing to focus on her blossoming career. Yet, this isn’t the first time her love life has taken a back seat to her professional ambitions. From multiple engagements to high-profile romances, Nadiya's personal life has been a whirlwind.
We take an in-depth look at her past relationships, uncovering the passionate and often tumultuous journey that has shaped her. Get the latest Strictly news straight to your inbox with our Strictly Come Dancing newsletter Nadiya's relationship with Slovenian footballer Matija Škarabot appeared to be going strong and the pair welcomed their daughter Mila into the world. But the pressures of a long-distance relationship proved too much for the couple.
Matija remained in Slovenia with Mila while Nadiya’s career kept her in the UK, competing on Strictly . The strain of distance and career commitments eventually led to their breakup, with Nadiya quietly choosing to end the relationship. Her close friendship with fellow Strictly professional Kai Widdrington provided her with much-neede.