Nadiya Bychkova has proclaimed her love for a fellow Strictly Come Dancing star after a major career move. Nadiya was among those cheering on Janette Manrara as she stars in a new touring musical.
The dancer and TV host, Janette, had been announced as the new 'Roxie Hart' lead in the renowned musical CHICAGO, currently touring across the UK.
Following her first performance in the role for the first time on Monday night (March 3), Janette took to social media on Tuesday (March 4) to reflect on her debut, surrounded by loved ones including husband Aljaz Skorjanec and friend Nadiya. She posted a tender photo with Aljaz in her dressing room, which was adorned with congratulatory cards and flowers.
She said "Wow. No words for last night. The icing on the cake would have been to have my family here to watch, but friends are also the family we choose. Thank you for coming to support me Bučko (@aljazskorjanec), and also to my agents and beautiful friends. My heart felt so full of love. What a beautiful tribe I have surrounding me."
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In response, Nadiya said: "Absolutely loved watching you shine last night and living your dream. You're incredible. Love you lots." She also showed her support on her personal Instagram Story, uploading a video of Janette taking her final bow, accompanied by the message: "Absolutely amazing @jmanrara @chicagoonstage. Love you my friend."
She then posted a selfie of the two on her Instagram Story, saying: "Proud of you my beautiful friend @jmanrara. You absolutely smashed it. Love you lots."
This comes following Nadiya receiving an overwhelming display of support from fans, having marked another week on her own headline tour. Sharing both on-stage and behind-the-scenes photos, the professional dancer posted on Instagram: "Another amazing week of touring with 'A Special Evening with Nadiya'.
"Loving every moment of it, love sharing the stage with incredibly talented @cutlerjm. Thank you for being so wonderful. Trying to take it all in.. grateful for all the chats and questions...Living the dream every night I am on stage. Thank you for all your support, love, kind words and all the messages. I am a very lucky girl. Big thank you to @mrdanwalker for joining me on stage last night in Barnsley. It was so much fun."
Channel 5 News presenter and Nadiya's former Strictly dance partner, Dan, responded, saying: "You have made a really brilliant show Nadiya. No surprise that the feedback has been amazing. Thanks for inviting me on stage to interview you. I'd like to apologise to Shirley Ballas for telling the Kilimanjaro story."
