Nadiya Bychkova shared a hug with Dan Walker as she was supported by her ex-dance partner at her performance in Sheffield on Wednesday.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 35, who has embarked on her first solo tour, took to the stage at the Sheffield Wednesday FC stadium.
Dan, 47, joined her as a special guest as part of a question and answer session during the show, and were later seen snapping a selfie together outside before saying goodbye with a hug and heading their separate ways.
Leaving the venue, Nadiya wrapped up warm in a long wool coat which she teamed with a pair of smart grey trousers and heels.
Dan competed on Strictly Come Dancing with Nadiya in 2021, and they were the 11th couple to be eliminated.
Following the show, Dan shared his selfie with Nadiya on Instagram, writing: ‘Watched @nadiyabychkova do her thing at Sheffield last night at her solo show. It was… AMAZING. Go and see it if you can.’
Nadiya Bychkova shared a hug with Dan Walker as she was supported by her ex-dance partner at her performance in Sheffield on Wednesday
The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 35, who has embarked on her first solo tour, took to the stage at the Sheffield Wednesday FC stadium
Following the show, Dan shared his selfie with Nadiya, as he praised her ‘amazing’ performance at the show
Nadiya recently revealed how she used lobster emojis in her social media posts as a subtle code for her ex-dance partner Dan.
The phrase ‘you’re my lobster’ became popular after it was used on the American sitcom Friends, referring to a soulmate.
Nadiya posted a picture with him, captioning it: ‘Great to catch up with my old Strictly partner, Mr Dan Walker.’
The pair performed a jive to The B-52’s hit Rock Lobster when they placed fifth on the show in 2021.
In a recent post, Nadiya added two lobster emojis and, referring to upcoming Q&As in Sheffield and Barnsley, wrote: ‘May even persuade him to show us a few steps.’
Her tour promises to: ‘lift the lid on her incredible life story and all the behind-the-scenes gossip from her appearances on the world’s favourite TV show.
‘Audiences will also have the exclusive opportunity to ask their own questions during the show, and are in for a real treat as Nadiya promises to perform a few of her favourite dance numbers.’
Nadiya, who split from Strictly pro Kai Widdrington last July, is often spotted with Dan at events.
Dan also shared a fun backstage snap of Nadiya with her dance partner James Cutler, saying they were ‘great together on the dancefloor’
Dan, 47, joined her as a special guest as part of a question and answer session during the show and was seen chatting to her outside
The duo snapped a selfie outside before saying goodbye with an embrace and heading their separate ways
Leaving the venue, Nadiya wrapped up warm in a long wool coat which she teamed with a pair of smart grey trousers and heels
Last week, the two attended The Radio Times Covers Party in London, where Dan joked on social media: ‘I had a very important job… handbag holder for some glamorous ladies.’
He added: ‘I also held on to the belongings of two-time world champion Nadiya Bychkova.’
Nadiya replied with: ‘Thanks partner! You are the best’ again adding two lobster emojis.
In 2022, a source revealed Dan was ‘a pillar of strength’ for Nadiya after she split from her fiancé Matija Škarabot, who is the father of her daughter.
One source told MailOnline: ‘Dan and Nadiya have such a great bond and he has been a pillar of strength and support for her following the breakup with Matija.
‘The bond between them started during Strictly, leaving the cast and crew surprised at how close they became. They were literally inseparable and got on so well and this has continued even now the series is over.’
Another source added: ‘Dan supported Nadiya with everything, including her breakup, which only made their partnership stronger. He even grew close to her mother and daughter, who really enjoyed watching them dance together on Strictly.
‘Dan and Nadiya enjoy a deep and special bond, which has really helped her to get on with her new life following the split.’
TV presenter Dan has been married to wife Sarah for 24 years and has kept his relationship largely out of the spotlight. The couple met at Sheffield University and have three children.
Nadiya is understood to be single after ending her relationship with fellow Strictly professional Kai Widdrington.
The talented dancer originally confirmed their romance in 2022, during an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail Weekend magazine.
Her tour promises to: ‘lift the lid on her incredible life story and all the behind-the-scenes gossip from her appearances on the world’s favourite TV show’
Nadiya and Dan were partnered together four years ago, finishing in fifth place on the 2021 series of the hit BBC show
Nadiya recently revealed how she used lobster emojis in her social media posts as a subtle code for her ex-dance partner Dan
‘We’ve been seeing each other properly for a couple of months now,’ she said at the time.
‘It’s early days and we’ve been rehearsing for the Strictly Professionals tour, so there’s been very little free time,’ she continued.
‘But we’re getting to know more and more about each other day by day. He’s kind and compassionate and makes me laugh. I feel very relaxed with him.’
When Nadiya, a two-time world champion Latin and ballroom dancer and the only Strictly professional who’s a mother, joined the show in 2017 the long separations from her fiancé, with whom she lived in Slovenia, took their toll.
