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The truth about Nadiya Bychkova's Strictly sacking: Axe had nothing to do with ageism, 'uncompromising' star was unpopular with BBC bosses - and her friendship with Dan Walker was 'a problem'


Friends of Nadiya Bychkova blamed her shock axing on 'ageism', but insiders at the BBC have pinpointed the exact reasons behind the decision to let her go.

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