Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova admitted she was left in tears today during a ‘scary’ trip to hospital following an injury.

The Ukrainian-Slovenian bombshell is one of the most popular professional dancers on the hit BBC show, having been paired with swimmer Tom Dean, singer Matt Goss and presenter Dan Walker in the past three series. Today, Nadiya was forced to break her silence after reports that she had been rushed to hospital while training for the upcoming 2025 series.

The 35-year-old mum-of-one posted a message for concerned fans that was liked by fellow Strictly pros including Neil Jones, Gorka Marquez and judge Otsi Mabuse. She wrote: “Well… where do I start? What a 24 hours! Thank you so much for all the messages, love and support. I just wanted you to know that I am ok.

“I had a fall in training yesterday and landed on my back. I was really worried for a while and I was so thankful to the Strictly family and medical team who really looked after me.

“The staff at the hospital were so kind and caring.

“I’m smiling in the picture but it was really scary and there were a few tears as I had to lie still for hours but I was given the all-clear after an x-ray and allowed to go home.

“I’ve got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon and I’ll be ready to shine and sparkle in the new series of the biggest show on TV.

“I can’t wait for you to see it. Keep dancing!”

Fans were happy to hear she was recovering well from her ‘scary’ experience and all said the same thing in the comments as they rushed to send Nadiya love and support.

@barbarasharpe646 said: “Hi Nadiya so sorry to hear about your mishap, I hope you are feeling much better and get well soon, we need you back.”

@shielsgill said: “Send lots of love and a speedy recovery.”

@dg24anoorman said: “Get well soon Nadiya and keep dancing.”

@laura_dav_84 said: “Sending love Nadiya and wishing you a speedy recovery.”

Fellow Strictly pro dancer Neil Jones added: “Sending all my love and energy.”

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return on BBC One this August and the first celebrities have already been announced, including Gladiators star Nitro, TV personality Dani Dyer (not to be confused with her dad Danny Dyer), former pro footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and obligatory EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal.

Drag queen La Voix, YouTuber George Clarke, former England rugby player Chris Robshaw and trailblazing Downs Symdrome model Ellie Goldstein round out the announced lineup so far.