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Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin breaks down as he details his nan's escape from Ukraine


Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin was overcome with emotion as he spoke about the kind strangers who helped his grandmother escape Ukraine after the Russian invasion

The pro dancer, 26, has opened up about the personal struggles he faced when he had to ensure his grandmother's safety amid the conflict in Ukraine. At the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday night (21 October), an emotional Nikita shared with the Mirror: "It's such a beautiful event. Sam Quek and Nikita Kuzmin at the Pride of Britain Awards 2024 (Image: Ian West/PA Wire)He continued, visibly moved: "I'm not going to say their names and I'm not going to get emotional but there were a lot of people who helped get my grandmother out of Ukraine when the war started.

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