Dani Dyer and Nikita Kuzmin reunited for Strictly Come Dancing

Dani Dyer and professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin have been reunited as partners for the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The pairing follows Dyer’s forced withdrawal from the previous year's competition due to a fractured ankle during training.

Kuzmin expressed significant emotion regarding the reunion, stating he felt “tears of joy” upon the announcement. Dyer, who described herself as being “devastated” by her early exit last year, expressed excitement about working with Kuzmin again.

The announcement has sparked debate among viewers on social media, with some fans questioning if the pair holds an “unfair advantage” because of their prior training together. Others have defended the pairing, noting that Dyer’s previous participation was cut short almost immediately after it began.