Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin was forced to pull out of the opening night of the show's live tour at the last minute.
The professional dancer, who was partnered with Tilly Ramsay for the 2021 series, was due to perform with his dance partner in Birmingham on Thursday night.
The BBC One dance contest has headed out on the road for its 2022 live tour, taking in arenas across the country. But Nikita will be absent for a string of shows after testing positive for coronavirus. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars reunite for glam snap as they share look behind-the-scenes of live tour Posting to Instagram last night, the 23-year-old said: "So sad to be missing a portion of the Strictly Live Tour, but unfortunately, I tested Positive for COVID-19." Sharing the post alongside a series of images, he added: "Lots of luck to all the amazing Strictly Cast. "Will be back as soon as I can." As well as a snap alongside Tilly from their Strictly journey last year, Nikita also shared photos of him in his hotel room of himself pulling a sad face and holding up his three positive Lateral Flow Tests.
But his Strictly co-stars were quickly showing their support. Amy Dowden said: "Missing you ( pro group numbers) partner!!!!
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