Nikita Kuzmin
Age: 26
Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine
Series count: 4 as of 2024
Best finish: 2nd with Layton Williams (2023)
Previous celeb partners: Tilly Ramsay (6th, 2021), Ellie Simmonds (10th, 2022), Layton Williams (2nd, 2023)
Describe Strictly in one word?: "Euphoric."
How do you feel to be part of Strictly's 20th year?: "It's such a privilege. To be back doing what we love most, being with the guys, reuniting with the crew, and creating these amazing numbers – it's truly the dream job for all of us. We feel incredibly grateful. I'm in a very fortunate position, and I'm really happy to be back."
Social media: @nikita__kuzmin on Instagram
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