Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova ‘rushed to hospital after horror fall during rehearsals’

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova was reportedly taken to hospital on Tuesday after a horror fall during rehearsals. 

The star was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance.

An insider told the Mirror: ‘It looked pretty nasty and no-one was taking any chances. The Strictly crew rushed into action and she was stretchered out.

‘As a precaution, following a fall during rehearsals, Nadiya was taken to hospital for checks and is receiving full support from medical and welfare teams. Rehearsals continue and the Strictly team are in close contact with Nadiya.

‘Nadiya left hospital later that afternoon.’

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson told the publication: ‘We were called at 12:37pm on Tuesday 12 August to reports of an incident at Regent’s Park Road, NW1. We sent an ambulance crew to the scene and treated one person before taking them to hospital’. 

Daily Mail has contacted Nadiya’s representatives and Strictly Come Dancing for comment.  

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova was reportedly taken to hospital on Tuesday after a horror fall during rehearsals

The star was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance

The news of Nadiya’s accident comes after the sixth celebrity contestant was announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2025.

YouTuber and podcaster George Clark will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September.

George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey, is a British YouTuber, podcaster and social media star known to millions online.

Born and raised in the UK, George began experimenting with video content as a teenager, quickly discovering the power of humour and honesty to connect with people around the world.

Since then he has built a thriving digital career with millions of followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, drawn to his authenticity and sharp comedic voice.

He also co-hosts The Useless Hotline Podcast, which has proven so popular it has led to a series of live shows across the UK.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, George said: ‘Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in … and potentially fall over a fair bit.’

The news was revealed on BBC Radio 1’s Going Home Drivetime Show this afternoon.

An insider told the Mirror: ‘It looked pretty nasty and no-one was taking any chances. The Strictly crew rushed into action and she was stretchered out’

Strictly Come Dancing 2025: George Clarke is the SIXTH celebrity contestant announced for the line-up

Just hours earlier, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal was announced as joining the show

George has built up a huge following on TikTok with an impressive 152million fans and has 679 thousand on Instagram.

He is also often seen teaming up with TikToker Max Balegde as the pair host their podcast together.

Hours before, EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal was announced as the fifth contestant to join Strictly 2025 line-up.

The actress, 46, who plays Suki Panesar on the BBC soap, was revealed as a cast member live on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning.

Balvinder will join a Love Island winner, Doctor Who star and a footballing legend, all of whom were recently revealed as the latest three stars confirmed to take part in Strictly .

Sharing her joy at being part of the show, Balvinder said: ‘Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen.

‘Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’

Meanwhile the actress, who was speaking to GMB’s Richard Arnold from the EastEnders set, told how she had ‘dabbled’ in dancing in the past but is unsure is she’d actually be ‘any good’ once on the dancefloor.

George Clarke, also known as George Clarkey, is a British YouTuber, podcaster and social media star known to millions online

The actress, 46, who plays Suki Panesar on the BBC soap [pictured], was revealed to be taking part live on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning

She explained: ‘I can’t stop butterflies. Every time I think about it, they just go, so, yeah.

‘I dabbled a little bit. I did ballroom and Latin as a kind of hobby, and I really love it. And I think when you’ve got a passion for something, you’re naturally kind of inclined to enjoy it.

‘So I’ll definitely enjoy it. I don’t know if I’ll be any good!’

Balvinder, who has had a successful acting career spanning theatre, radio, film and television, first joined EastEnders back in 2019.

During her six years in Walford, she has been part of a number of gripping storylines including Suki’s affair with now-wife Eve Unwin, being part of ‘The Six’ and her turbulent relationship with villainous husband Nish.

Prior to stepping foot on Albert Square, Balvinder made appearances in several huge dramas including Call The Midwife, Doctors and Waterloo Road.

Meanwhile, former Love Island winner Dani Dyer , 29, actress Alex Kingston, 62, and sportsman Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 53, will also take to the dance floor this year, The One Show announced on Monday night.

They follow Olympian and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, who was the first star announced.

Meanwhile, former Love Island winner Dani Dyer, 29, was the second star to be announced as part of the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up, on The One Show on Monday night

Doctor Who star Alex Kingston, 62, (L) and sportsman Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, 53, (R) will also take to the dance floor this year

Dani is the daughter of EastEnders legend and Rivals star Danny Dyer (pictured together)

The daughter of acting legend Danny Dyer, who wed husband Jarrod Bowen this year, shot to fame in 2018 on the ITV2 dating show when she bagged the £50,000 prize with Jack Fincham.

Dani said: ‘Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year!

‘I feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.’

Doctor Who’s Alex notably appeared in US drama ER from 1997 to 2005 alongside George Clooney.

She also took on a recurring role in Doctor Who, playing River Song – the love interest of Matt Smith’s incarnation of the Doctor and the daughter of Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill).

Alex briefly reprised her role during Peter Capaldi’s stint on the BBC sci-fi show and has also leant her voice to a number of audio releases in the franchise.

Alex has previously spoken about her desire to sign up for Strictly, revealing she and her close friend Sarah Hadland – who competed last year – had discussed it.

‘Sarah Hadland and I talked about how much we’d like to do Strictly Come Dancing,’ she said in 2019.

‘Then I discovered she’s a trained ballet dancer. “Hang on a minute! That’s not fair!” So, I can’t do it on a season when she is on it!’

Speaking to hosts Roman Kemp and Alex Scott about her upcoming stint, the actress teased: ‘My hips don’t lie.’

Alex has previously spoken about her desire to sign up for Strictly, revealing she and her close friend Sarah Hadland – who competed last year – had discussed it

Meanwhile, former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach said he’s looking forward to the challenge

Meanwhile, former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex England coach said he’s looking forward to the challenge.

He said: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge!

‘Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’

The father-of-four was a professional player with Leeds and Middlebrough for two decades before he retied in 2008.

Aikines-Aryeetey, known for his alter-ego Nitro, was the first celebrity revealed to taking part in the new series, after competing on the Christmas Special last year.

His involvement was revealed in a prank to CBBC Newsround viewers, after the BBC had previously said the first stars taking part would be revealed much later in the day.

Flexing his reputation as a star of Gladiators: Epic Pranks, Aikines-Aryeetey, 36, appeared live in the Newsround studio disguised as ‘world-famous choreographer Nicky Trott’, there to talk about his recent work on a scientific study into the benefits of dancing.

His disguise was not enough to fool Newsround presenter Jenny Lawrence though, who quickly rumbled who she was really talking to.

Aikines-Aryeetey then gave the real reason he was there: to tell the world he’s taking part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing!

Aikines-Aryeetey is an Olympian, multi-gold-medal-winning Team GB sprinter, and star of Gladiators.

Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey was unveiled as the first celebrity set to take part in Strictly Come Dancing 2025

The Olympic sprinter and former Commonwealth Games champion is best known as his alter-ego Nitro on the BBC series Gladiators

As a sprinter he has competed at the highest level in the UK since his youth, becoming the first athlete to win gold medals at both 100 and 200 metres at the World Youth Championships, and winning the 2005 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award aged 17.

Aikines-Aryeetey has gone on to win gold in the 4x100m relay at the European Championships and at the Commonwealth Games.

He has competed in two Olympic games and is a three-time European Champion and two-time Commonwealth Champion.

In 2023, Aikines-Aryeetey was unveiled as Nitro in the hit BBC series Gladiators, and he took part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special partnered with Nancy Xu.

On joining Strictly Come Dancing, Aikines-Aryeetey said: ‘After the Christmas Special, it was so nice I just had to do it twice! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family this series and I’m ready to give it all I’ve got.

‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’

STRICTLY LINEUP 2025

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey

Age: 36

Profession: Olympic Sprinter and Gladiator

Harry says: ‘I’ll be bringing tons of energy to light up the dance floor. Let’s hope I’m as quick picking up the routines as I am on the track.’

Alex Kingston

Age: 62

Profession: Doctor Who actress

The actress teases: ‘My hips don’t lie’

Balvinder Sopal 

Age: 46

Profession: EastEnders actress

Balvinder says: ‘I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom.’

 

 Dani Dyer

Age: 29

Profession: Reality star, 2018 Love Island winner

Dani says: ‘Getting the opportunity to be on Strictly is the second most amazing thing I’ve done this year!  feel very very blessed and cannot wait to get my dancing shoes on.’

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

Age: 53

Profession: Former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach.

He says: ‘Swapping the pitch for the ballroom is certainly not something I’ve done before but I’m looking forward to tackling a fun challenge! Bring on a new type of footwork, with hopefully no own goals.’