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Strictly Fix Row: Dani & Nikita Reunion Sparks Outrage
19 Sep
Summary
- Fix allegations surround the 2026 Strictly Come Dancing season.
- Dani Dyer returns with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin.
- Viewers question if Dani and Nikita's reunion provides an unfair advantage.
Strictly Come Dancing's 2026 series has been met with fix allegations shortly after its launch. The recent pre-taped launch programme, which saw celebrity contestants paired with professional dancers, revealed Dani Dyer's return with Nikita Kuzmin. This reunion has sparked considerable debate among viewers online.
Many fans are questioning the fairness of Dani and Nikita being paired together again, citing rules about previous partnerships providing an advantage. This comes after Dani's previous attempt on the show was cut short due to a significant ankle injury sustained while performing the quickstep. She has expressed her ongoing fear of re-injury but is determined to embrace the experience fully this time.
The programme, which featured the debut of presenters Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe, also highlighted Amber Davies's participation as a substitute for Dani in the 2025 series, who reached the final. Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, September 26, at 6.15pm.
