Strictly feud reignited as pro dancers UNFOLLOW each other after brutal fall out

Published on September 24, 2025 at 05:20 PM
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STRICTLY pros Carlos Gu and Nancy Xu have reignited their feud after they unfollow each other on social media.

Last November, dancer and choreographer , 32, confirmed the fall out for the first time.

Carlos Gu at the British LGBT Awards 2025.Carlos Gu and Nanxy Xu still appear to be on frosty terms after their fallout last year Nancy Xu smiling while wearing a gray shirt and a colorful necklace with a pink pendant.Nancy said she was ‘upset and disappointed’ to not have a celebrity partner this series Nancy Xu attends "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical" 7th Anniversary Gala.The Strictly pro was said to be furious at the decision

, 34, and Carlos were previously thought to have grown close to one another as they both grew up in together.

as his “favourite sister,” while Nancy called him “my baby brother”.

However, we previously revealed that the former .

Insiders at the time said the duo were after Carlos failed to get a celebrity dance partner.

But this year Carlos will be dancing with former England footballer Karen Carney, 38.

Meanwhile, Nancy has not been given a celebrity partner this year and yesterday admitted she was

It showed various shots of the star looking glum, as other pros could be heard asking if she was okay.

Nancy would then enthusiastically nod and smile, confirming she is okay, before going back to looking glum.

This was ultimately a skit – with the dancer personally addressing her followers near the end of the clip.

Nancy shared: “How are you all, everyone? It’s Nancy here.

“Thank you so much for all of your kind, love and supportive messages that I’ve been receiving the past few days.

“I am okay. As you all know now, I don’t have a dance partner on this year.

“In the very, very beginning, when I just received the messages, it did upset me and I did feel disappointed.”

She continued: “Coming from China, arriving in this country, all I wanted is to achieve my dream.

“Strictly has given me such a big platform to allow me to show my skills, show my talent.

“Of course, I [felt left out] this year, but I’m good. Because I’m still part of the Strictly family.

“This year, you will possibly hear my voice more than ever because I will give all my energy to supporting my Strictly family. I will be there cheering for them.

“Also, you will see me on It Takes Two, – those are good things.

“I just wanted to send you all this video because all of your kindness and messages has meant the world to me.

“I just want you all to know and send all my love to you.”

Her Strictly co-stars were quick to share their support for her, but former pal Carlos appeared to stay silent.

It has also been noted that the pair no longer follow each other on Instagram.

Former pro commented: “Love you angel you are the sweetest friend and most supportive. And it’s a pleasure watching you live your dream every Saturday.”

wrote: “You star will always shine bright beautiful Nancy.”

While a fan shared: “We love you Nancy!”

UNHAPPY DANCER

Nancy was paired with star for the Christmas special last year.

Although Harry – also known as Nitro – he has been partnered up with .

An insider explained previously: “Nancy is upset that she’s been benched again – despite having a brilliant run with Harry during the Christmas series.

“It’s not the first time it’s happened and she’s said she thinks there may be some kind of deeper issue she’s not aware of.

“She was paired with for the Christmas special in 2023 which they won, and when he joined the main series last year he was put together with .

“Nancy understands that she can’t be dancing with the same partner because they’d have a bit of an advantage but she can’t work out why she’s not getting a celebrity.

“She is absolutely incensed by it all and has said she can’t work out what she’s done to make producers snub her – especially because she did so well with last year.

“ absolutely loves Strictly and gives it her all.

“So to be left out in the cold again for this series has been really jarring for her.

“She is letting people know she’s not happy backstage and has been talking about it with the other professionals.”

Nancy Xu and Carlos Gu posing in a mirror.Former pals Carlos and Nancy have since unfollowed each other on Instagram

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