STRICTLY star Luba Mushtuk has revealed her TV future after she was brutally axed from the BBC show.
It was revealed in March that ballroom dancer , 36, was given the boot from the .
Strictly’s Luba Mushtuk has revealed her next venture after she was axed from the show Credit: Getty
Credit: PA
At the time, Luba was left “absolutely devastated”, as the axed dancer “thought she had more time”.
Since the news of her departure, Luba said her loyal fans have reached out to her to ask what her future plans will be.
Luba shared her new project away from the screen, writing: “As so many of you have been asking me what I’m going to do after tour is over.
“So here it is…”
Luba was one of the seven pros who were given the boot ahead of the next series Credit: PA
The ballroom dancer said she was ‘devastated’ by the news of the axing Credit: Getty
The Russian dancer then shared a poster of her new dance classes which begin next month.
She wrote: “Luba’s Little Sunday Thing. I’m so excited about this.”
Luba, who is one of the seven pros that have been axed, then shared an emotional post before the Strictly tour wraps this week.
She wrote: “The final week of the tour begins tomorrow and before it does, I just wanted to say thank you, truly and deeply thank you, to all of you who have taken the time to share your love with me through your messages, your words at stage doors, your tears and your love.
“It means more than I could ever fully put into words.
“Reading your thoughts and feelings and knowing that something in my words has reached your hearts is exactly what I hoped for when I chose what I wanted to say in my speech.
“And I’m so grateful to be able to share a piece of my heart with you all and to know that you can feel it too, reminding each other that none of us are ever truly alone.
“I will carry your love with me long after the final dance.
“Thank you for being part of this journey with me.”
Before the big finale, Luba surprised her fellow Strictly pros for her last ever tour, giving them a personalised pillow each.
Luba wrote: “This isn’t just a goodbye gift. It’s a piece of my heart… because I care. I knew if anyone could bring this feeling to life, it would be Fine Bedding Co. Something to hold onto long after my last tour ends.”
The professional dancer in March after she was told she would not be returning.
Luba shared: “With a heart full of gratitude, the time has come for me to step away from Strictly Come Dancing.
“I am deeply grateful for the past 10 years on this beautiful show.
“That you for the amazing opportunity and unforgettable memories.
“It has truly meant the world to me.”
She added: “Now it’s time for me to follow my dreams beyond the show, and I’m excited for what the future holds.
“I can’t wait to see you all on the Pro Tour and I’m really looking forward to it for one last time.
“With all my love, Luba.”
Shortly after, Strictly issued their own statement confirming the news.
It read: “A heartfelt thank you to Luba Mushtuk for her outstanding contribution to Strictly Come Dancing.
“Since joining in 2016 as an assistant choreographer and stepping into the professional dancer line-up two years later, Luba has been a valued member of the team – bringing professionalism, creativity, and her quality expertise year after year.
“Respected both on and off the dance floor, she has consistently delivered unforgettable routines, captivating audiences with her remarkable talent and signature elegance.
“We are incredibly grateful for her dedication to the programme and for always going above and beyond—whether through the care and commitment she showed her celebrity partners or her warmth and kindness behind the scenes.
“Luba has been, and always will be, a much-loved member of the Strictly family, and we wish her every success in the future.”
It comes as a total of by BBC bosses in the Strictly cull.
Gorka Márquez, 35, , 36, , 43, , 34, and , 43, Michelle Tsiakkas, 30, have all lost their places on the dancefloor, alongside Luba.
Luba joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, and has been a popular member of the professional line-up ever since
That’s why she has been left “heartbroken” that she has been cut from the show.
“Luba is absolutely devastated. Strictly has been her life for years and she genuinely believed she would be back,” a source told the Express .
“She’s basically in hiding right now. She’s not answering calls, not replying to messages – she just wants to process it privately.
“This wasn’t about wrongdoing or performance. It’s a brutal reality of TV – producers refresh the cast and sometimes people who’ve done nothing wrong get cut.
“She thought she had more time. There was no long goodbye, no gradual transition just a phone call telling her she wouldn’t be needed.”
Luba’s exit comes , with several professional dancers axed from the long-running competition.
Rumours have circulated that bosses are keen to make a fresh start to coincide with new presenters being brought in to replace and who quit the long-running contest last series after 11 years’ co-hosting.
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