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  "textContent": "\n\n\nFormer Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova could be setting her sights on her first stint of reality TV since she was axed from the BBC series.\n\nAccording to sources, the double world champion is set to hang up her dancing shoes and turn to the world of snakes and spiders.\n\nThere have reportedly been advanced discussions with the dancer to join the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!\n\nMs Bychkova was let go from Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year after nine years, with ITV executives jumping at the chance to sign her now that she is free from the commitment.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe was one of five professionals, including Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas, to be axed from the show.\n\nDuring her time on Strictly, she was paired with EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami when she joined in 2017.\n\nDue to her contract and commitment during her time on Strictly, Ms Bychkova has never been able to consider taking part in the show.\n\nHowever, an insider told The Sun that now she is a “free agent, the offers have been coming in thick and fast.”\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>        View this post on Instagram            \n>\n> A post shared by Nadiya Bychkova (@nadiyabychkova)\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe insider added: \"She's had a number of chats about doing the jungle. Bosses are so impressed with her, it's even been suggested she turns down other shows.\"\n\nITV executives are said to be particularly eager to secure the dancer for the forthcoming series, with the jungle show set to return in just a few months.\n\nA representative for Ms Bychkova declined to comment when contacted by GB News.\n\nWhen the news of her departure from Strictly Come Dancing first broke, she took to her Instagram account to issue an emotional statement.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * ITV Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw gives health update following breast cancer treatment\n  * Tom Hardy set for MobLand 'return' amid axe claims over behaviour as co-star Helen Mirren speaks out\n  * Police treating pro-Palestine attack on Dame Helen Mirren as hate crime after footage shared online\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAlongside an image of her dancing, she penned: \"After nine wonderful years, this part of my journey with Strictly Come Dancing is evolving.”\n\nThe Ukrainian-born dancer expressed gratitude to viewers who had supported her throughout her tenure, thanking those \"who have voted, shouted, supported, celebrated and cheered during every series.\"\n\nShe also acknowledged her celebrity partners, fellow professionals, judges and production team for their support during her time on the show.\n\nIn her statement, Ms Bychkova reflected on the personal transformation she experienced during her Strictly tenure, saying she had \"grown, not only professionally, but personally and creatively.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Strictly has allowed me to discover new sides of myself, develop new skills, and evolve as an artist in ways I will always be grateful for.”\n\nLooking ahead, Ms Bychkova said she was \"excited to have time to focus on new projects, and to spend more precious time with my beautiful daughter. Life feels full of possibilities.”\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "BBC Strictly dancer ‘in talks to join ITV I’m A Celebrity' after controversial AXE from dance competition"
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