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Strictly's Kai Widdrington 'will NOT be paired with a celebrity partner in 2024 series' in latest blow to scandal hit BBC show
The professional dancer, 29 - who was paired with Angela Rippon in the 2023 series - is said to be 'gutted' over the decision made.
But the BBC have decided to bench the Strictly star, who split from girlfriend Nadiya Bychkova (pictured) in June, in the latest blow to the scandal hit show Although he was confirmed to be returning to the series, Kai has been forced to step down from the competition due to the small amount of female celebrities taking part (pictured with Angela last year) Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, TOWIE's Pete Wicks, EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, actors Shayne Ward and Sarah Hadland as well as Olympians Montell Douglas and Tom Dean will also join the cast.
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