AXED Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has brushed off the show snub by dancing in a bikini on a lavish £3k-a-night holiday.

BBC bosses had a mass cull of their pro dancers in a major shake-up ahead of the new series after a series of scandals.

Strictly Come Dancing 2025Nadiya Bychkova is reportedly ‘distraught’ over her shock axing from StrictlyCredit: PA Nadiya Bychkova dancing in a bikini and patterned trousers, holding a white champagne glass by a poolside.But she put on a brave face as she danced in a bikini on a lavish £3k-a-night holidayCredit: Instagram

Long-running cast members , 35, and , 36, have also been purged as well as relative newcomer , 30.

Ukrainian ballroom dancer Nadiya, 36, had her meeting with bosses on Friday and is said to be “gutted”. It comes after she has had partnerships and , but failed to ever make the final.

Despite being Nadiya seems determined to move forward.

The telly star has been living it up and enjoying the sunshine on a lavish £3k-a-night holiday.

Nadiya, who looked sensational in a black and white bikini, shared a video of her dancing amid the sad news.

She flaunted her incredible figure as she smiled and twirled poolside.

The stunning blonde appeared carefree, throwing her arms up in the air.

Nadiya captioned the Instagram post: “Celebrating women today and everyday.

“The strength, the joy, the resilience and the beautiful way we lift each other up.”

She continued: “And sometimes… a little dance along the way. Happy International Women’s day.”

Nadiya Bychkova dancing by a pool in a bikini top and patterned pants.The former Strictly pro flaunted her incredible figure poolsideCredit: Instagram

The former Strictly pro appears to be taking the shock axing in her stride as she praised women for their “strength” and “resilience.”

Fans flooded Nadiya’s comments and they were “gutted” by the news of her show departure.

One fan penned: “Gutted to hear about Strictly, you were the best.”

Another fan wrote: “Would have loved for you to have had an amazing partner and made it to the final.”

Meanwhile, another person penned: “Really going to miss you on Strictly very unfair x.”

A source told The Sun: “Nadiya is distraught. The news came as such a huge shock as Nadiya’s life was Strictly and to find out she’s not been invited back as full time pro has really broken her heart. No one was expecting producers to chop so many professionals.

“Especially someone like Nadiya, who’s shown so much dedication to the show over the years. There’s a super weird feeling among the rest of the pros now, they’re all wondering if they’re safe and everyone’s nervous.”

Nadiya Bychkova dancing in a bikini and patterned trousers on a sunny holiday.Nadiya was all smiles as she praised women for their ‘strength’ and ‘resilience’Credit: Instagram 534742,TITLE:Strictly Come Dancing 2025Nadiya never made it to a Strictly finalCredit: BBC