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Inside the Strictly 'curse' – pro dancers' affairs, breakups and relationships as Nadiya and Kai 'split'


As Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington 'split', we take a look back at the couples who have fallen victim to the show's 'curse' – from broken relationships to cheating scandals

Flavia dated EastEnders' Matt Di Angelo (Image: BBC) Back in 2009, former boxing champ Joe Calzaghe called it quits with his girlfriend of five years, Jo-Emma Larvin, during his time on the show. While Stacey Dooley sashayed her way through the 2018 series of Strictly, sparks flew with partner Kevin Clifton, snatching up the Glitterball Trophy and his heart in the process. Karen, who is the dance show’s longest-serving professional dancer, and her husband Jordan Wyn-Jones reportedly parted ways in October 2023, after they tied the knot last year during a lavish ceremony at Chewton Glen in Hampshire.

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