Strictly's Kai Widdrington 'will NOT be paired with a celebrity partner in 2024 series' in latest blow to scandal hit BBC show Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Lily Jobson For Mailonline Published: 00:10, 28 August 2024 | Updated: 00:14, 28 August 2024 e-mail View comments Kai Widdrington 'will not be paired with a celebrity partner' in the upcoming 2024 series, according to new reports. The professional dancer, 29 - who was paired with Angela Rippon in the 2023 series - is said to be 'gutted' over the decision made.
The BBC have decided to bench the Strictly star, who split from girlfriend Nadiya Bychkova in June, in the latest blow to the scandal hit show. Although he was confirmed to be returning to the series, Kai has been forced to step down from the competition due to the small amount of female celebrities taking part. He will still take part in the group dances.
In this year's line-up, only six women will compete against nine men - a first in the show's history. Kai Widdrington, 29, 'will not be paired with a celebrity partner' in the upcoming 2024 series, according to new reports The professional dancer - who was paired with Angela Rippon (pictured) in the 2023 series - is said to be 'gutted' over the decision made A source told The Sun: 'Kai has become the first casualty of this year’s male-heavy line-up. With so few female celebrities it was inevitable that some of the professionals would miss out on a pairing, but it’s a real blow that Kai is o.