Nikita Kuzmin will miss a "portion" of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' live tour after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Nikita Kuzmin, who is partnered with Tilly Ramsay, has tested positive for COVID
The 24-year-old professional dancer is partnered with Tilly Ramsay, but he is now unable to make the early dates of the run, which kicked off in Birmingham on Thursday (20.01.22).
He wrote on Instagram: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately I tested Positive for COVID-19.
Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast
Will be back as soon as I can :) (sic)"
Several stars sent him well wishes, including fellow 'Strictly' pro Dianne Buswell.
She wrote: "sorry to hear xx (sic)"
Former 'Strictly' contestant and 'EastEnders' actress Maisie Smith, who was drafted onto the tour earlier this month after TV presenter AJ Odudu was forced to pull out through injury, commented: "Actually so out of order tbh (sic)"
AJ had to withdraw from the BBC Latin and ballroom show's final last month after she suffered ankle ligament damage during training with her professional partner Kai Widdrington, and the injury has put paid to her taking part in the run of live shows this year.
She recently wrote on Instagram: "Following medical advice, sadly I've had to withdraw from the @strictlycomedancinglive due to injury.
"I had hoped for one last dance with @kaiwidd & we were both so looking forward to finally showing you our (unseen) show dance, but it turns out I can't go straight from wearing a medical moonboot to performing in 37 shows in 3 inch heels. Who knew?!
"The good news is, Kai and the rest of my Strictly fam will be setting the stage on fire and and I can't wait to go cheer them all on. (sic)"
Maisie, who now partners Kai, wished AJ a "speedy recovery", and admitted she was delighted to be dancing again.
She said: "I’m thrilled to be asked to restart my 'Strictly' journey on this year’s arena tour.
"Kai and I will be dancing the quickstep and the samba - I can’t wait for rehearsals to start next week. It will be a joy to dance with everyone and so great to see my 'EastEnders' friend Rose again. I wish AJ a speedy recovery."
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