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He added: “There are only three of us that are world champions on the show, me, Katya and Nadiya… me and Katya are the only pros that have won Blackpool… it’s those things, we have done that, Strictly is a different thing.”<\/p>\n
Nadiya was partnered with Matt Goss last year and is currently in a relationship with fellow professional Kai Widdrington.<\/p>\n
When news came out that she hadn’t got a partner, Nadiya posted a lengthy statement on Instagram saying that she was “disappointed.”<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll understand that I’m disappointed not to be partnered with a celebrity on Strictly this series,” she wrote.<\/p>\n
“It is an amazing show to be a part of and I\u2019m still so excited for all the group numbers, performing with some of our music acts and much much more.” (sic)<\/p>\n
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Both Neil and Nadiya will be part of the larger group dances during the series.<\/p>\n
Neil joined Strictly Come Dancing seven years ago, but has only ever been partnered with a celebrity twice.<\/p>\n
He was previously married to fellow pro dancer Katya Jones, but the pair later divorced in 2019.<\/p>\n
Neil has just recently become a father for the first time as his fiancee Chyna Mills welcomed a baby girl yesterday.\u00a0<\/p>\n