{"id":2250870,"date":"2026-01-26T11:46:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2250870"},"modified":"2026-01-26T11:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:46:45","slug":"strictly-cast-react-as-emotional-nikita-kuzmin-shares-relationship-update-with-girlfriend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/strictly-cast-react-as-emotional-nikita-kuzmin-shares-relationship-update-with-girlfriend\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly cast react as emotional Nikita Kuzmin shares relationship update with girlfriend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_d4ae89\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin shared a sweet relationship announcement with his girlfriend<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<p><span><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_d4ae89\">Joe Crutchley<\/strong> Screen Time reporter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">08:25, 26 Jan 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 08:38, 26 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10776458\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776458.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_LDBR_MEN_061125_Amber.jpg\" alt=\"Two individuals, one dressed in a maroon coat and the other in a red coat with a scarf, are seated together on a bench, possibly on a talk show stage, smiling and engaged in conversation. The background features a multicolored lighting setup.\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776458.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_LDBR_MEN_061125_Amber.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776458.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_LDBR_MEN_061125_Amber.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776458.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_LDBR_MEN_061125_Amber.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin appeared on It Takes Two\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin appeared on It Takes Two(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/strictly-come-dancing\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>&#8216;s Nikita Kuzmin received an outpouring of support from his colleagues after sharing a heartfelt message about his girlfriend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Ukrainian-born professional dancer rose to prominence when he joined the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/all-about\/bbc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">BBC<\/a> programme in 2021 &#8211; and it&#8217;s safe to say he quickly established himself as a viewer favourite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Throughout his tenure, he&#8217;s been paired with numerous celebrity contestants including Layton William and Ellie Simmonds. During the latest series, he <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devonlive.com\/news\/celebs-tv\/strictlys-amber-davies-slams-criticism-10711058\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">reached the grand final <\/a>alongside reality television personality Amber Davies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Beyond the television programme and rehearsal rooms, Nikita enjoys a blossoming romance with his model partner Lauren Jaine. The couple began their relationship in 2023 and have continued to flourish together ever since.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10762907\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10762907\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10762907.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_BBC-Strictly-Amber-Davies-and-Nikita-Kuzmin.jpg\" alt=\"Strictly Come Dancing Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10762907.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_BBC-Strictly-Amber-Davies-and-Nikita-Kuzmin.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10762907.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_BBC-Strictly-Amber-Davies-and-Nikita-Kuzmin.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10762907.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_BBC-Strictly-Amber-Davies-and-Nikita-Kuzmin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"He recently appeared on the 2025 series with Amber Davies\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">He recently appeared on the 2025 series with Amber Davies(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Recently, Nikita used his Instagram platform to honour Lauren on her special day. The television personality shared multiple stunning photographs from Lauren&#8217;s celebration, featuring affectionate snapshots of the devoted duo, reports <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/lifestyle\/showbiz\/strictly-nikita-kuzmins-emotional-relationship-33299924\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">Wales Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In his message, he penned: &#8220;Happy 25th birthday to the love of my life love you Bibble.&#8221; Nikita&#8217;s Strictly colleagues immediately flocked to the comments to offer their congratulations. Professional dancer Karen Hauer wrote: &#8220;Happy bday gorgeous,&#8221; whilst Carlos Gu added three love heart emojis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jowita Przystal then commented: &#8220;Happy birthday.&#8221; One admirer also enthused: &#8220;The most gorgeous couple. Happy birthday Lauren.&#8221; Another supporter joined in and proclaimed: &#8220;Absolutely beautiful. Happy birthday to your better half Nikita.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Nikita has been candid about his romance with Lauren previously. He formerly praised his partner during a chat with OK! Nikita revealed: &#8220;I&#8217;m really lucky to have a supportive family and girlfriend. I always call my mum on my way home, and when I get back, I have Lauren waiting for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10776459\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10776459\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776459.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2234901020.jpg\" alt=\"Nikita Kuzmin and Lauren Jaine attend the European Premiere of &quot;A Big Bold Beautiful Journey&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776459.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2234901020.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776459.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2234901020.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.devonlive.com\/article10776459.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2234901020.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Nikita is loved-up with girlfriend Lauren\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Nikita is loved-up with girlfriend Lauren(Image: )<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">**For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.everythinggossip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Everything GossipLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\">Everything Gossip<\/a>** website**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He continued: &#8220;We make time for each other. Last night, after a 12-hour rehearsal, we watched Iron Man. We&#8217;re going through the entire Marvel series!&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Nikita also shared his views on matrimony. He commented: &#8220;Yeah, we&#8217;ve definitely talked about the future. I hope one day she&#8217;ll say yes! We just saw a video of a wedding in South Africa and got emotional watching it. So, why not?&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Regarding romantic evenings, they both enjoy a &#8220;penchant for adventures&#8221;. Whether it involves impromptu road journeys, walks, or exploring fresh locations across London, currently, they&#8217;re relishing watching Modern Family from the comfort of home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He elaborated: &#8220;It&#8217;s less about what we do and more about simply being together and respecting each other&#8217;s space.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Strictly Come Dancing is available on BBC iPlayer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.devonlive.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin shared a sweet relationship announcement with his girlfriend Joe Crutchley Screen Time reporter 08:25, 26 Jan 2026Updated 08:38, 26 Jan 2026 Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin appeared on It Takes Two(Image: BBC) Strictly Come Dancing&#8216;s Nikita Kuzmin received an outpouring of support from his colleagues after sharing a heartfelt [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2250871,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[30156],"class_list":["post-2250870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","tag-strictly-come-dancing"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Strictly-cast-react-as-emotional-Nikita-Kuzmin-shares-relationship-update.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2250870","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2250870"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2250870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2250872,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2250870\/revisions\/2250872"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2250871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2250870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2250870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2250870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}