Strictly pros urged to condemn Russia as silence creates 'tension'
They have reportedly been told to break their silence - or never come back
Strictly Come Dancing
They have reportedly been told to break their silence - or never come back
Ashley has addressed Ben's shock exit from the show at the beginning of the ongoing series.
Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk, who both hail from Russia, have so far remained silent over the globally condemned Russian invasion of Ukraine
The dancers are said to be split on whether it would be bad taste for Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk to return
Nikita Kuzmin made his debut on Strictly Come Dancing last year, when he was partnered with Tilly Ramsay. He moved from Ukraine to Italy when he was nine to support his sister’s dancing career, and he has voiced his support for the war-torn country on social media
Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk are from Russia
Katya Jones and Luba Mushtuk, who both hail from Russia, have so far remained silent over the globally condemned Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite Nikita Kuzmin, who hails from the war-ravaged country, speaking out against the horrifying atrocities
'Strictly Come Dancing' pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin travelled to Poland to be reunited with his grandmother after she fled Ukraine
Strictly Ukraine storm: Professional dancers are said to be divided over whether the Russian dancers should remain for 2022 series
"Just so happy to be together," the Ukrainian dancer said.
Olympic BMX silver medallist is up against former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt, ex-Strictly Come Dancing professional Brendan Cole, The Vamps guitarist Connor Ball and trained dancer Regan Gascoigne in the semi-final of the ITV show this weekend
The Ukrainian dancer had been trying to get his grandmother to safety.
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It has been claimed some of the dancers want producers to make a decision and tell the Russian born stars they cannot return to the series
It has been claimed some of the dancers want producers to make a decision and tell the Russian born stars they cannot return to the series
Strictly pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin looks relieved as she reunites with as he reunites with his grandmother after she managed to flee Ukraine.
Brendan, the ex BBC Strictly Come Dancing star, has weeks of top scores. He and Kimberly are widely viewed as the favourites.